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Battle of Torgau

When
1760
Where
Torgau
Episodes
1

On 3 November 1760, Frederick the Great's Prussian army defeated Field Marshal Daun's Austrian forces at Torgau. This costly engagement, one of the bloodiest of the Third Silesian War, resulted in a Prussian victory despite heavy losses.

Episodes

  1. 3 November 1760 · TorgauBattle of Torgau

    Prussian forces under Frederick defeated Daun's Austrians in a costly engagement.

Background and detail

The Battle. King Frederick the Great commanded the Prussian army against the Austrian force led by Field Marshal Leopold Josef Graf Daun. The engagement took place on 3 November 1760. The Prussians secured a victory, though it was described as costly and among the bloodiest battles of the conflict.

Sources

  1. Battle of Torgau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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