Events tagged with "franz moritz von lacy"

Historical Events tagged with "franz moritz von lacy"

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Military & Warfare

Austria Claims Victory at Landeshut

June 23rd, 1760 264 years ago

The Battle of Landeshut saw Austrian forces decisively defeat the Prussians. Commanded by General Franz Moritz von Lacy, the Austrians launched a surprise attack against Frederick the Great's troops, resulting in a significant strategic win. The battle took place near Landeshut, in present-day Poland, and was marked by intense fighting. The Austrians aimed to regain lost territories and weaken Prussia's grip on Silesia, evidenced by their tactical maneuvers that disrupted Prussian formations.