Battle of Kolín - Krechor, Czech Republic
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Battle of Kolín - Krechor
Waymark Code: WMW573
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 07/11/2017
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The Battle of Kolín was the battle of Seven Years' War. The Seven Years' War was a global conflict fought between 1754 and 1763, but principally in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763. It involved every European great power of the time and spanned five continents, affecting Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. The conflict split Europe into two coalitions, led by the Kingdom of Great Britain (including the Prussia, Portugal, Hanover, and other small German states) on one side and the Kingdom of France (including the Austrian-led Holy Roman Empire, the Russian Empire, Bourbon Spain, and Sweden) on the other. Meanwhile, in India, the Mughal Empire, with the support of the French, tried to crush a British attempt to conquer Bengal.
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The Battle of Kolín on 18 June 1757 saw 44,000 Austrians under Count von Daun defeat 32,000 Prussians under Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. The Prussians lost the battle and nearly 14,000 men, the Austrians lost 8,000 men.
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On June 3, 2017 was a reconstruction of the Battle of Kolín in Krechor village,
This event was organised by an Association 'Iniciativa Sedmiletka' (
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The reconstruction of the battle took place on the meadow close to Krechor Memorial (
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