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Hohenfriedberg and other Battles founght by the Armies of Frederick the Great


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The Battle of Hohenfriedberg, 4. June 1745
A massive victory over the Austrian Army, many cannons and regimental colours were captured.
Dragoner-Regiment Kronprinz greatly distinguished itself, it was later known as Kürassier-Regiment 2
This classical painting depicts an attack by the Erstes Bataillon Garde

 

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Prussian Kürassiers under the command of Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz at the Battle of Roßbach (Rossbach), 5. November 1757, winning a victory over the combined French and Imperial Armies during the Seven Years War.

BEZAHLFOTO!!! Motiv aus dem siebenjährigen Krieg. die Schlacht bei Rossbach am 5. November 1757. Die preussische Armee unter Friedrich dem Grossen besiegt die verbündeten Armeen Deutschlands und Frankreichs. Signiert C. Becker. Öl/Lw.. 140,5x237,5 cm. 19. Jh.Carl Becker - 05.11.1757 Es obliegt dem Nutzer zu prüfen, ob Rechte Dritter an den Bildinhalten der beabsichtigten Nutzung des Bildmaterials entgegen stehen.

Friedrich wilhelm von seydlitz (1721-1773), and hans joachim von zieten (1699-1786), in combat, historical illustration, circa 1886 (photo by: bildagentur-online/uig via getty images) Getty ImagesGetty Images

The two cavalry generals, Seydlitz and Zieten

 

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Memorial in Dehlitz, probably damaged or removed after 1945, this seems to be a provisional restitution

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The first memorial from 1796, removed by Napoleon and brought to Paris, present whereabouts unknown.

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The third memorial dating from 1814. Removed by the DDR authorities to make way for brown coal mining.

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The fourth memorial from 1860, removed during the DDR era and is now in the village of Reichardtswerben

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