Battle of Chotusitz

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Prussian retreat
Political ramifications for Prussia
gptkbp:allies Austrian alliances with other European powers
gptkbp:analysis Studied in military history courses
gptkbp:armament Artillery barrages were decisive
gptkbp:casualties Heavy casualties on both sides
Austrian casualties approximately 3,000
Prussian casualties approximately 4,000
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Prussia
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Frederick_II_of_Prussia
gptkb:Duke_Karl_of_Lorraine
gptkbp:commemorated_by Memorials in the Czech Republic
gptkbp:communication Use of signals for troop movements
gptkbp:date May 17, 1742
gptkbp:depicted_in Historical paintings and illustrations
gptkbp:featured_in Documentaries about the War of the Austrian Succession
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Kesselsdorf
gptkbp:has_historical_significance Considered a turning point in the war.
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict over the Habsburg succession
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in Central Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Chotusitz
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous battles in the War of the Austrian Succession
gptkbp:involved_technology Use of muskets and bayonets
gptkbp:is_discussed_in Military strategy literature
gptkbp:leadership Frederick II's leadership style analyzed
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future military strategies in Europe
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chotusitz,_Bohemia
gptkbp:logistics Supply lines critical for both armies
gptkbp:military_service Cavalry charges were significant
Infantry formations played a key role
gptkbp:mood High morale among Austrian troops
gptkbp:notable_feature Use of artillery by both sides
gptkbp:outcome Decisive victory for Austria
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:War_of_the_Austrian_Succession
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Battle_of_Mollwitz
gptkbp:primary_source Military records from the period
gptkbp:reported_by Contemporary historians
gptkbp:result Austrian victory
gptkbp:significance Strengthened Austrian position in the war
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Bohemia
gptkbp:tactics Austrian forces employed defensive strategies
Flanking and encirclement tactics used
Flanking maneuvers used by Austria
gptkbp:terrain Fought on open fields
gptkbp:weather_conditions Clear weather favored artillery use
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Silesian_Wars
gptkb:War_of_the_Austrian_Succession
gptkb:Frederick_the_Great
gptkb:King_Frederick_II_of_Prussia
gptkb:Wars_of_the_Austrian_Succession
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5