Battle of Torgau

The Battle of Torgau (Germany) was a battle fought on November 3, 1760 during the Seven Years' War on the Süptitzer Höhen.

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Torgau - November 3 - 1760 - Seven Years' War

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A Prussian army of 50,000 men under Frederick II fought an Imperial army of 53,400 men under the Austrian Field Marshal Daun. The battle started with an artillery duel between the Austrians from the high ground and a Prussian contingent under General Zeiten. The Prussian king hearing the artillery decided to launch his attack prematurely. The attacks faltered and Frederick called off the uphill assault. Zieten's troops however were fresh and proceeded to attack at the scheduled time. this attack won the battle for the Prussians.

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The Prussians won the battle but lost 16,600 men, the Austrians 15,700 men and 43 guns.

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