Appendix

The following is a chronological statement of the principal events in the Seven Years’ War:

1756 Frederick invades Saxony.
October 1, 1756 Frederick’s first victory at Lobositz.
1757 Frederick invades Bohemia.
May 6, 1757 Frederick defeats the Austrians at Prague.
June 18, 1757 Frederick defeated by the Austrians at Kollin.
July 26, 1757 French victory at Hastenbeck.
August 30, 1757 Russian victory at Grossjägendorf.
November 5, 1757 Frederick’s great victory at Rossbach.
December 5, 1757 Frederick defeats the Austrians at Leuthen.
August 25, 1758 Frederick defeats the Russians at Zorndorf.
October 14, 1758 Frederick defeated by Austrians at Hochkirch.
August 1, 1759 French defeated at Minden.
August 12, 1760 Frederick defeated at Kunersdorf.
August 15, 1760 Frederick defeats the Austrians at Liegnitz.
November 3, 1760 Frederick’s great victory at Torgau.
January 5, 1762 Death of Czarina Elizabeth and accession of Peter III.
March 3, 1762 Peter makes peace with Frederick.
July 17, 1762 Peter assassinated and succeeded by Catharine.
July 21, 1762 Frederick’s victory at Burkersdorf.
October 29, 1762 Victory of Prince Henry at Freiburg.
Last battle in the Seven Years’ War.
February 10, 1763 Peace between France, England, and Prussia.
February 15, 1763 Peace of Hubertsburg and close of the war.