Battle of Hochkirch

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Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in Seven Years’ War. Result: Frederick escapes destruction by the larger Austrian army.

During the 1758 campaign of the Seven Years’ War, Prussian forces advanced deep into central Europe to consolidate their hold on the provinces of Silesia and Saxony. Frederick the Great learned that a large Austrian force under Marshal Leopold Joseph von Daun was threatening the Prussian army under Prince Henry and advanced to counter the movement. Frederick encamped his army at Hochkirch on October 13, intending to attack...

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