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Prague Surrenders to Prussia

When
1744
Where
Bohemian frontier; Prague
Episodes
3

In late August 1744, Frederick the Great invaded Bohemia and besieged Prague. The city surrendered to Prussian forces on 16 September 1744 following a three-day bombardment.

Episodes

  1. August 1744 · Bohemian frontierInvasion of Bohemia

    Frederick invaded Bohemia in August 1744, beginning the Second Silesian War.

  2. Late August to 16 September 1744 · PragueSiege of Prague

    Prussian forces marched to Prague and laid siege to the city in late August 1744.

  3. 16 September 1744 · PragueSurrender of Prague

    Prague surrendered to Prussian forces on 16 September 1744 after bombardment.

Background and detail

Strategic Context. By 1743, the Austrians had subdued Bavaria and driven the French out of Bohemia. In response to this strategic shift, Frederick renewed his alliance with France and subsequently preemptively invaded Bohemia in August 1744.

The Bohemian Invasion. Frederick initiated the Second Silesian War by invading Bohemia in August 1744. His army crossed the frontier and marched directly toward the capital, establishing a siege position around Prague to force its capitulation.

Surrender of the City. The siege concluded on 16 September 1744 when Prague surrendered to the Prussians. The capitulation occurred after a three-day bombardment of the city, ending the immediate military pressure on the Bohemian capital.

People involved

Sources

  1. Frederick the Great Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Prague Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05

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