Battle of Leuthen (1757)

Battle of Leuthen (Prussia vs Austria) took place in 1757 during Silesian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1757
• Date: 5 December 1757
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Silesian Wars
• Side A: Prussia
• Side B: Austria
• Commanders (A): Frederick II
• Commanders (B): Charles Alexander of Lorraine, Joseph von Daun
• Casualties: 1,141 killed 5,118 wounded 85 captured Total: 6,344 casualties (Prussia), 3,000 killed 7,000 wounded 12,000 captured Total: 22,000 casualties 116 guns captured (Austria)
• Outcome: Prussian victory
• Coordinates: 51.152°, 16.753°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Leuthen · Wikidata entry