Battle of Lauffeld (1747 AD)

Battle of Lauffeld (Habsburg monarchy & Hanover vs Side B) took place in 1747 AD during War of the Austrian Succession.

Battle facts

Year: 1747 AD
Date: 1747-07-02
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the Austrian Succession
Side A: Habsburg monarchy, Hanover
Commanders (A): Duke of Cumberland, John Ligonier, Prince Waldeck, Karl Josef Batthyány, von Daun
Commanders (B): Maurice de Saxe, Louis XV, Clermont-Tonnerre, Count Löwendahl
Casualties: approx. 6,000 (excluding prisoners) to 11,000 casualties 23 guns5,000 to 11,000 casualties
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 50.829°, 5.618°