Kolin 1757: Frederick The Great's First Defeat -

The (18 June 1757) was the first major defeat for Frederick the Great , ending his aura of invincibility and forcing him to abandon his planned march on Vienna . Fought during the Seven Years' War , the battle saw approximately 54,000 Austrian troops under Marshal Leopold von Daun decisively defeat 34,000 Prussian soldiers. Strategic Context

The that made the Austrian army so much tougher in 1757 Kolin 1757: Frederick the Great's First Defeat

The victory revitalized Austrian morale and led to the creation of the Military Order of Maria Theresa to honor the achievement. Category Prussia Austria Commanders Frederick the Great Leopold von Daun Force Size Casualties ~13,700 - 14,000 ~8,000 - 8,100 Guns The (18 June 1757) was the first major

Frederick was forced to lift the siege on 20 June and withdraw entirely from Bohemia back into Saxony . 700 - 14

Prussian infantry, harassed by Austrian Grenzers (light infantry), turned to attack the Austrian center too early, resulting in a piecemeal frontal assault instead of the intended flanking maneuver.