Battle of Chotusitz
| Battle of Chotusitz | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Austrian Succession | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Austria |
 Prussia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine | Frederick the Great | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 23,500 | 28,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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7,000 dead, 18 guns, 12,000 prisoners |
7,000 dead, 1,000 prisoners | ||||||
The Battle of Chotusitz (or Chotusice) was fought on May 17, 1742 between the Austrians under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine and the Prussians under Frederick the Great. The numbers were about equal but the steadiness of the Prussian infantry eventually wore down the Austrians, and they were forced to retreat, though in good order leaving behind them 18 guns and 12,000 prisoners. The killed and wounded numbered about 7,000 on each side and the Austrians made 1,000 prisoners. The Prussian cavalry delivered several desperate and unsuccessful charges, and were almost destroyed.
Bibliography
- Hardbottle's Dictionary of Battles. 1905.