Battle of Landeshut (1760) facts for kids
The Battle of Landeshut was an important fight during the Seven Years' War. It happened on June 23, 1760, in a place called Landeshut in Silesia. This battle was part of the Third Silesian War. In this battle, the Austrian army fought against the Prussian army.
Quick facts for kids Battle of Landeshut |
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| Part of the Third Silesian War (Seven Years' War) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Austria |
 Prussia |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Ernst von Laudon | Heinrich August de la Motte Fouqué (WIA) (POW) | ||||||
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| 28,000 | 12,000 68 guns |
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| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 2,963 774 killed, 2,195 wounded |
10,242 1,927 killed, 8,315 captured and wounded, 68 guns |
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What Was the Battle of Landeshut?
The Battle of Landeshut took place on June 23, 1760. It was a key event in the Third Silesian War. This war was part of the larger Seven Years' War. The battle happened near the town of Landeshut in Silesia. Today, this area is known as Kamienna Góra in Poland.
Who Fought in the Battle?
Two main armies faced each other at Landeshut. The Prussian army had about 12,000 soldiers. They were led by General Heinrich August de la Motte Fouqué. The Austrian army was much larger. It had over 28,000 soldiers. Their commander was Ernst Gideon von Laudon.
The Battle Unfolds
The Prussian army, even though they were outnumbered, fought very bravely. They showed great determination against the larger Austrian force. The battle was intense and lasted for some time.
What Happened After?
In the end, the Austrian army won the battle. The Prussians suffered a tough defeat. General Fouqué, the Prussian commander, was injured during the fight. He was also taken prisoner by the Austrians.
The Prussian army lost many soldiers. About 1,927 were killed. Another 8,315 were captured or wounded. They also lost 68 cannons. The Austrians had fewer losses. Around 774 of their soldiers were killed. About 2,195 were wounded. The Prussians kept fighting until they ran out of ammunition.
