OTD 18 June 1757 Battle of Kolin

On June 18th. 1757, the Austrian Army, under Count von Daun, defeated the
Prussian Army of Frederick the Great in the Battle of Kolin.




Battle of Kolin - Source picture: Wikipedia


The Prussian Army lost the battle and nearly 14.000 men, the Austrians 8.000.

Kolín is now located in the Czech Republic, about 55 kilometers from
Prague.

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