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Battle of Mollwitz

1741 • Schlesien Feldschlacht
Battle of Mollwitz

Battle of Mollwitz

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Prussian Army during battle of Mollwitz 1741

Prussian Army during battle of Mollwitz 1741

Author: Richard Knötel, Carl RöchlingLicense:PD
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Mollwitz war die erste Schlacht Friedrichs II

Mollwitz war die erste Schlacht Friedrichs II

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Facsimile of a hand-written sketch by Frederick II of Prussia (d. 1786) of the Battle of Mollwitz, 25 April 1741 written to Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, created via Inkscape. Original held by the Germanisches Nationalmuseum

Facsimile of a hand-written sketch by Frederick II of Prussia (d. 1786) of the Battle of Mollwitz, 25 April 1741 written to Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, created via Inkscape. Original held by the Germanisches Nationalmuseum

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"Battle of Malujowicami" 1741 = "Battle of Mollwitz" Coloured woodcut from 1880 showing Austrian troops struggling with Prussian troops, led by Frederick II

"Battle of Malujowicami" 1741 = "Battle of Mollwitz" Coloured woodcut from 1880 showing Austrian troops struggling with Prussian troops, led by Frederick II

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"Battle of Malujowicami" 1741 = "Battle of Mollwitz" Coloured woodcut from 1880 showing Austrian troops struggling with Prussian troops, led by Frederick II

"Battle of Malujowicami" 1741 = "Battle of Mollwitz" Coloured woodcut from 1880 showing Austrian troops struggling with Prussian troops, led by Frederick II

Author: August Heinrich Ferdinand TegetmeyerLicense:PD
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This is a picture by Adolph Menzel (d. 1905) of the Prussian Grenadiers at Mollwitz

This is a picture by Adolph Menzel (d. 1905) of the Prussian Grenadiers at Mollwitz

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Schlacht bei Mollwitz

Schlacht bei Mollwitz

Author: Pita, Hendrik Jacobus (1843-1910)License:PD
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Historical Overview

Frederick's first battle; the Prussian infantry saved the victory after the cavalry had failed.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Friedrich II. / Schwerin
  • Strength: ca. 21.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.800

Archduchy of Austria

  • Commander: Wilhelm R. v. Neipperg
  • Strength: ca. 19.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.500

Strategic Context

Prussian invasion of Silesia to enforce territorial claims.

Conflict / War

War of the Austrian Succession

Prussian victory.

Historical Locations

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