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Battle of Hohenfriedberg

1745 Schlesien Feldschlacht

Hohenfriedeberg, Battle of Hohenfriedeberg, Attack of Prussian Infantry, June 4th, 1745 - shown "Potsdam Giants" Grenadier Guards Batallion (1806: No. 6)

Hohenfriedeberg, Battle of Hohenfriedeberg, Attack of Prussian Infantry, June 4th, 1745 - shown "Potsdam Giants" Grenadier Guards Batallion (1806: No. 6)

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After the Battle of Hohenfriedberg

After the Battle of Hohenfriedberg

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Ansichtskarte von Günthersdorf, Kreis Schweidnitz Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts.

Ansichtskarte von Günthersdorf, Kreis Schweidnitz Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts.

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Postcard from circa 1910date QS:P,+1910-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 with a photograph of Peter Janssen's mural "Hohenfriedberg, 4. Juni 1745", depicting the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, in the Ruhmeshalle Berlin

Postcard from circa 1910date QS:P,+1910-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 with a photograph of Peter Janssen's mural "Hohenfriedberg, 4. Juni 1745", depicting the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, in the Ruhmeshalle Berlin

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This drawing by Menzel shows the Bayreuth Dragoons in their famous charge at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, on 4th June 1745. This was one of the most celebrated cavalry charges in history, and resulted in the capture of 2,500 Austrians and 66 flags.

This drawing by Menzel shows the Bayreuth Dragoons in their famous charge at the Battle of Hohenfriedberg, on 4th June 1745. This was one of the most celebrated cavalry charges in history, and resulted in the capture of 2,500 Austrians and 66 flags.

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The Battle of Hohenfriedeberg on June 4, 1745. Prussian Grenadier battalions beat the Saxon Guard.
Carl Röchling. Military History Museum Dresden

The Battle of Hohenfriedeberg on June 4, 1745. Prussian Grenadier battalions beat the Saxon Guard. Carl Röchling. Military History Museum Dresden

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Historical Overview

Frederick's tactical masterpiece; destruction of the Austro-Saxon army at dawn.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Prussian victory.

Kingdom of Prussia

  • Commander: Friedrich II.
  • Strength: ca. 58.000
  • Casualties: ca. 5.000

Austria & Saxony

  • Commander: Karl v. Lothringen
  • Strength: ca. 58.000
  • Casualties: ca. 15.000

Strategic Context

Defending Silesia against a massive Austrian offensive for reconquest.

Conflict / War

War of the Austrian Succession

Prussian victory.

Historical Locations

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