Battle of Chotusitz, Chotusice, Czech Republic - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

The Battle of Chotusitz was fought on May 17, 1742 in Bohemia between the Austrians under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine and the Prussians under Frederick the Great.

The battle was a part of the War of the Austrian Succession sometimes referred to as the First Silesian War. The armies were about equal at 28,000 to 30,000 each, with the Prussians having about 2,000 more infantry and the Austrians some 2,000 more cavalry. The Austrians were attempting to retake occupied Prague and the Prussians were trying to block them from accomplishing that. The battle of Chotusitz was especially notable in that it was the only major battle started by the Austrians during this war.

Habsburg army performed better initially of battle, but eventually prevailed greater discipline, experience and overall maturity of the Prussian army.

Each side suffered around 25% casualties and subsequently avoided any further major conflicts. The battle would lead directly to the treaty of Breslau.

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Name of Battle: Battle of Chotusitz Name of War: Silesian War Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Parking: N 49° 56.955 E 015° 23.666 Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 05/17/1742 Date of Battle (End): 05/17/1742

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