Battle of Münchengrätz
The Battle of Münchengrätz (German: Schlacht bei Münchengrätz) or Battle of Mnichovo Hradiště (Czech: Bitva u Mnichova Hradiště) was fought near Mnichovo Hradiště, modern day Czech Republic, on 28 June 1866 during the Austro-Prussian War. It ended in a Prussian victory over the Austrian Empire.
| Battle of Münchengrätz | |||||||
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| Part of Austro-Prussian War | |||||||
Historical map around the Münchengrätz area | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Prussia | Austria | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Prince Frederick Charles Karl Eberhard von Bittenfeld | Eduard Clam-Gallas | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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14,000 18 guns | 20,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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46 killed 279 wounded 16 captured | 3,000 (estimated) | ||||||
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