Historical Events tagged with "kinggratz"
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Military & Warfare
Prussia Secures Victory at Königgrätz
July 3rd, 1866 158 years ago
The Battle of Königgrätz marked a decisive victory for Prussia over Austria during the Austro-Prussian War. Fought in Bohemia, the Prussian forces, led by Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke, utilized their modern rifles and efficient strategies to overpower the Austrian army. The battle resulted in significant Austrian casualties and the capture of thousands of troops, enabling Prussia to establish dominance in German affairs and effectively exclude Austria from future political influence in the region.
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