Battle of Chotusitz

Significance

The Battle of Chotusitz, fought on 17 May 1742 in Bohemia, arose when an Austrian imperial force of around 25,000 men under Charles of Lorraine, advancing against French-occupied Prague, encountered a Prussian army of roughly equal size commanded by Frederick the Great. Casualties were heavy on both sides — approximately 5,100 Austrian and 4,900 Prussian — reflecting the intensity of the engagement despite parity in force sizes. The battle is generally considered a Prussian victory, though its direct effect on the broader War of the Austrian Succession was limited. Within the context of the First Silesian War, the engagement nonetheless reinforced Prussian military standing in Bohemia and checked Austrian offensive momentum toward Prague at a moment when French forces held the city.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (8)