Kolin 1757: Frederick The Great's First Defeat May 2026

The that made the Austrian army so much tougher in 1757

After a costly victory at the in May 1757, Frederick besieged the city. However, the arrival of a relief army led by the methodical Marshal Daun forced Frederick to divide his forces to intercept the threat. Daun chose a strong defensive position on hills near Kolin , compelling Frederick to attack uphill against superior numbers. The Battle of Kolin: June 18, 1757 Kolin 1757: Frederick the Great's First Defeat

Well-positioned Austrian artillery and musketry decimated the advancing Prussian columns. The that made the Austrian army so much

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 Battle of Kolin: June 18, 1757 Well-positioned