Seven Years War (1756-1763). Map of the blockade of Prussian troops at Prague, 1757. Besieged by the Prussian King Frederick the Great from 7th May 1757. The blockade continued for 42 days. In the meantime, an Austrian army under the command of Marshal Daun marched to the aid of the besieged. Frederick the Great decided to mobilise the Duke of Bevern's army to cut off Daun's army. On 8 June, Kaunitz ordered Daun to start the operation to liberate Prague, and the troops began their advance on 12 June. Published in 1765 by the cartographer Jean de Beaurain (1696-1771) as an illustration of his G
Seven Years War (1756-1763). Map of the blockade of Prussian troops at Prague, 1757. Besieged by the Prussian King Frederick the Great from 7th May 1757. The blockade continued for 42 days. In the meantime, an Austrian army under the command of Marshal Daun marched to the aid of the besieged. Frederick the Great decided to mobilise the Duke of Bevern's army to cut off Daun's army. On 8 June, Kaunitz ordered Daun to start the operation to liberate Prague, and the troops began their advance on 12 June. Published in 1765 by the cartographer Jean de Beaurain (1696-1771) as an illustration of his Great Map of Germany, with the events that took place during the Seven Years War. Etching and engraving. French edition, 1765. Military Historical Library of Barcelona (Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Barcelona). Catalonia. Spain.
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