By Jeff Berry
Leuthen 1757
Seven Years War
December 5, 1757
Prussians under Frederick II, approximately 39,000 and 125 guns
Austro-Imperial Forces under Prince Charles of Lorraine, approximately 55,000 and 202 guns
Weather: Cold and clear after a morning fog. Clouding over late in the afternoon as a new front of snow moved in. Fresh dusting of light snow already covered frozen ground.
Sunset: 15:55
This map shows the main movements during the morning, from 08:00 to about 13:00. – Obscure Battles
Author’s Note: Here is another one of those battles which (like Blenheim) is not so obscure (at least to aficionadi of 18th century European history–my impression is that Gettysburg is obscure to most people, and many have trouble telling you how long the Seven Years War was.). However, I have a take on this otherwise well-known battle that may give some a second look–even if the event itself is not obscure to them.
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