21,000 26,000 Date 4 December 1759 | 3,000 7,000 Result Austrian victory | |
Combatants Kingdom of Prussia, Habsburg Monarchy Similar Battle of Hoyerswerda, Battle of Freiberg, Battle of Domstadtl, Battle of Moys, Battle of Lutterberg | ||
The Battle of Meissen (4 December 1759) was an Austrian victory over a larger Prussian army during the Seven Years' War. Despite being outnumbered by a 26,000 strong Prussian army, the 21,000 Austrians secured an important victory, which effectively kept their ally Saxony in the war.
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