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The Battle of Kolin: How Prussia Lost Its Shine
In 1757, Frederick the Great stood at the zenith of his reputation, having just seized Silesia from Austria and defied the major powers of Europe. But the War of the Austrian Succession was far from over, and the campaign against Maria Theresa’s forces would expose the brittle limits of Prussian military supremacy. This episode explores the Battle of Kolin in June 1757, a disastrous engagement that shattered Frederick’s aura of invincibility and forced him into a desperate retreat from Bohemia. We examine the tactical errors made by both commanders, the role of General Daun’s seasoned army…
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