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Battle of Freiberg

1762 • Sachsen Feldschlacht
Схема битвы при Фрайберге

Схема битвы при Фрайберге

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Sachse 1750 bis 1850 pg63 Die Freiberger Schlacht am 29. Oktober 1762

Sachse 1750 bis 1850 pg63 Die Freiberger Schlacht am 29. Oktober 1762

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Engraving of the battle of Freiberg, 29 October 1762

Engraving of the battle of Freiberg, 29 October 1762

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Sachse 1750 bis 1850 pg63 Die Freiberger Schlacht am 29. Oktober 1762 cropped

Sachse 1750 bis 1850 pg63 Die Freiberger Schlacht am 29. Oktober 1762 cropped

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Wilhelm Camphausen - Prince Henry of Prussia at the battle of Freiberg, 1762

Wilhelm Camphausen - Prince Henry of Prussia at the battle of Freiberg, 1762

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Historical Overview

Last major Prussian victory (under Prince Henry) of the war.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Prinz Heinrich
  • Strength: ca. 22.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.400

Austria & Saxony

  • Commander: Stolberg / Haddik
  • Strength: ca. 27.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.000

Strategic Context

Final military decision on the European theater.

Conflict / War

Seven Years' War

Overwhelming Prussian victory.

Historical Locations

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