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The Battle of Meissen (4 December 1759) was an Austrian victory over a smaller Prussian force during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War). An Austrian force under the command of general Beck assaulted 3,500 Prussian troops under Diericke at Meissen, overwhelming them and driving the survivors across the Elbe. The Prussians lost 400 men in the action and 1,543 fell prisoner. Austrian losses were few, totalling only 72 killed and 115 wounded.[1] The Austrians secured an important victory, which effectively kept their ally Saxony in the war.
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Battle of Meissen | |||||||
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Part of the Third Silesian War (Seven Years' War) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Austria | Prussia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Philipp Levin von Beck | Christian Friedrich von Diericke (POW) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
8,000 | 3,500 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
187 72 killed 115 wounded |
1,943 400 killed or wounded 1,543 captured |
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