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The Silesian Wars (17401742, 17441745 and 17561763) were a series of wars between Prussia and Austria (and their changing allies) for control of Silesia. They formed parts of the larger War of the Austrian Succession and Seven Years' War. They eventually ended with Silesia being incorporated into Prussia, and Austrian recognition of this. It foreshadowed a wider struggle for control over the German-speaking peoples that would culminate in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866.
The Battle of Hohenfriedeberg on June 4, 1745 was fought through a series of separate actions, with each part of the Prussian army fighting its own uncoordinated battle. Because the Saxons and Austrians were unable to support each other during the battle they Allowed the Prussians time to recover from their own tactical lapses and win a victory that was significant enough to give the battles name to one of Germanys greatest marches, After the Prussian victory, Frederick did not pursue the opposing armies. In the Battle of Soor on September 29, 1745, Frederick's Prussians faced an Austrian army led by Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine with 39,000 men. Frederick tried to obtain Graner-Koppe from Prince Charles where the Prussians met with cannon fire. The Prussians won after a closely fought battle consisting of a series of attacks and regimental fighting. As soon as Frederick was sure the war was over the Empress, Maria Theresa, had not given up. She became even more determined to put Prussia in its proper place by force of arms. Seeking peace with France and Russia, she hoped to beat Prussia and gain control of Silesia once again. Frederick was informed of her movements to regain control and responded with a pre-emptive strike. This was known as the Battle of Kesselsdorf which was in fact won by the Prussian general Leopold I, Prince of AnhaltDessau; the Austrians were led by Frederick Augustus Rutowsky. The signing of the Treaty of Dresden on December 25, 1745 ended the Second Silesian War between Austria, Saxony, and Prussia. Maria Theresa recognized Frederick the Greats sovereignty over Silesia in return for Prussian recognition of Francis as Holy Roman Emperor.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Silesian_War#Third_Silesian_War_.281756-1763.29