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  partof War Of The Austrian Succession
  date May 17 , 1742
  place Striegau , present-day Poland
  result Decisive Prussian Victory
  combatant1 Austria
  combatant2 Prussia
  commander1 Prince Charles Alexander Of Lorraine
  commander2 Frederick The Great
  strength1 unknown
  strength2 unknown
  casualties1 7,000 dead, 18 Gun s and 12,000 Prisoner s
  casualties2 7,000 dead, 1,000 prisoners


The Battle of Chotusitz (or '''Chotusice''') was fought on May 17 , 1742 between the Austria ns under Prince Charles Alexander Of Lorraine and the Prussians under Frederick The Great . The numbers were about equal but the steadiness of the Prussian Infantry eventually wore down the Austrians, and they were forced to retreat, though in good order leaving behind them 18 Gun s and 12,000 Prisoner s. The killed and wounded numbered about 7,000 on each side and the Austrians made 1,000 prisoners. The Prussian Cavalry delivered several desperate and unsuccessful charges, and were almost destroyed.

  • Source: Hardbottles Dictionary of Battles 1905