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Battle of Königgrätz

July 3, 1866 · Battle of Königgrätz

Part of Austro-Prussian War

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The decisive battle of the war: the Prussian Second Army struck Benedek's flank and broke the Austrian North Army.

Sides

Prussia and allies

Kingdom of Prussia
Helmuth von Moltke the Elder military commander Frederick III, German Emperor military commander

Austria and allies

Austrian Empire
Kingdom of Saxony
Albert I of Saxony military commander Ludwig von Benedek military commander

Also involved 2

Hermann von Eichhorn participant Wilhelm I participant · Prussia and allies