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Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On the night of August 16, Austrians attempted to seize Kohlberg hills near Pirna but were repelled by Prussian forces under Prince Henry, losing nearly 300 men to a hidden battery. The Prussians then fortified the position.
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Kohlberg Near Pirna
Event Date
Night Of The 16th Instant
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austrians lost near 300 men and retired; prussians fortified the post with grenadiers and artillery
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Austrians attempted to take possession of the hills at Kohlberg near Pirna with about 2000 Croats, but were attacked by two regiments of Prussian horse reinforced by a battery of field pieces, forcing their retreat.