Battle of Meissen (1759)

Battle of Meissen (Austria vs Prussia) took place in 1759 during Seven Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1759
• Date: 3 December 1759
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Seven Years' War
• Side A: Austria
• Side B: Prussia
• Commanders (A): Philipp Levin von Beck
• Commanders (B): Christian Friedrich von Diericke
• Casualties: 187 72 killed 115 wounded (Austria), 1,943 400 killed or wounded 1,543 captured (Prussia)
• Outcome: Austrian victory
• Coordinates: 51.164°, 13.477°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Meissen · Wikidata entry