Silesian Wars

The Silesian Wars were a series of wars between Prussia and Austria (and their changing allies) for control of Silesia. They formed parts of the larger War of the Austrian Succession and Seven Years War.

1st Silesian War (1740-1742)

Part of the War of the Austrian Succession. After a 2-month campaign, Prussian forces occupied Silesia, which belonged to the Czech Kingdom of the Austrian Empire. In 1741 the Prussians defeated the Austrians in the Battle of Mollwitz near Brieg. In the Peace of Breslau 1742 most of Silesia was ceded to Prussia and was organized into the Silesian province.

Related Topics:
War of the Austrian Succession - 1741 - Battle of Mollwitz - Brieg - Breslau - 1742 - Silesian province

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The southern portion of Silesia (with Jaegerndorf/Karniow, Troppau and Teschen) remained under Habsburg control and was called Bohemian Silesia, and after 1849 Austrian Silesia. Small portions of Polish Silesia (Oswiecim, Zator, Zywiec and Siewierz) were not involved in this war.

Related Topics:
Jaegerndorf/Karniow - Troppau - Teschen - Bohemian Silesia - Austrian Silesia - Polish Silesia - Oswiecim - Zator - Zywiec - Siewierz

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