Posted on Nov 5, 2023
Frederick the Great at Torgau: "A Picture of Hell"
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3 Nov. 1760: Frederick the Great defeats the Austrians
Frederick the Great at Torgau: "A Picture of Hell"
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ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) Frederick the Great and Gen. Hans Joachim von Zietan share the warmth of a fire before Frederick sent Zietan with nearly half of his forces to distract the Austrians near Torgau by attacking from the south. (2) Frederick the Great joyously greets Gen. Hans Joachim von Zietan the morning after the Prussian victory at Torgau.
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I've considered myself as one who has studied European history but there's so much to it that I'm not remembering the significance of King Frederick II of Prussia and his defeat of Austria. Need to do some brushing up. . . .
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
SPC (Join to see) - It was his first major victory of the Seven Years War. . . .
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
Correction John, Torgau was not his first, but it was the bloodiest battle of the Seven Years War.
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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. - Hi Dale. Have you already given an explanation of what was involved in The Seven Years War? Who and Why?
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Great share. I'll bet Frederick was happy to just be in pain after get his by spent canister. You ain't patching that hole up easily if it werent.
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