EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 4 MIN
The Battle of Leuthen: Frederick's Masterpiece
from The History of Austria: Empire, Collapse, and Reinvention — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In December 1757, Frederick the Great faced the Austrian army under Prince Charles of Lorraine at Leuthen. Outnumbered two to one, Frederick executed a brilliant oblique attack, crushing the Austrians and securing Silesia for Prussia. This episode explores the battle itself, the strategic context of the Seven Years' War, and the role of Austrian commanders like Field Marshal Leopold von Daun. We discuss the Prussian tactical innovations, the Austrian response, and how Leuthen became a legend in military history. The battle's aftermath led to the Treaty of Hubertusburg in 1763, confirming Prussia's status as a great power and reshaping the balance of power in Central Europe. #FrederickTheGreat #BattleOfLeuthen #SevenYearsWar #Silesia #Austria #Prussia #MariaTheresa #ObliqueOrder #LeopoldVonDaun #PrinceCharlesOfLorraine #MilitaryHistory #18thCentury #Hubertusburg #WarOfTheAustrianSuccession #Hohenfriedberg #Rossbach #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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