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Battle of Königgrätz

July 3, 1866 · Battle of Königgrätz

Part of Austro-Prussian War

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Battle of Königgrätz

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

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Prussia and allies

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

Austria and allies