Episode 5 of 5
Deciding Moment at 11 am
- When
- 3 July 1866
- Where
- Königgrätz battlefield
Austrian centre attempted to flank Prussian 7th Division, but Prussian Guard forced Austrian artillery to pull back.
At 11 am, the deciding moment came as the Austrian centre began a manoeuvre to flank the Prussian 7th Division. Lieutenant General Wilhelm Hiller von Gaertringen's 1st Prussian Guard reached the Austrian artillery, forcing them to stop reforming an artillery line and pull back. Benedek refused a cavalry charge that might have won the battle.
Sources
- Battle of Königgrätz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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