Austria gains Dresden when Frederick II is defeated at Kunersdorf

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At the Battle of Kunersdorf , Frederick II of Prussia is dramatically defeated by a joint force of Russian and Austrian troops. As a result of their victory, the key city of Dresden now falls into Austrian hands.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Austria gains Dresden when Frederick II is defeated at Kunersdorf". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17744, accessed 19 March 2024.]

17744 Austria gains Dresden when Frederick II is defeated at Kunersdorf 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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