When was it published?

April 24, 1779 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News April 24, 1779

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Of Brunswick, Prince Henry, General Mellendorf, Marshal Laudohn, General Voghera

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prussian Army Encampment, Bohemia Frontiers, Rear Guard Attack, Prince Henry Retreat, Marshal Laudohn Advance

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from Dresden on Prussian army positions in Bohemia, a rear guard attack with 20 killed and 35 wounded, Prince Henry's retreat to Saxony, and Marshal Laudohn's advance with reinforcements.

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DRESDEN, Sept. 30. By the last accounts dated the 22d instant, the greatest part of his Prussian Majesty's army was encamped behind Schatzlar in Bohemia, near the frontiers. His Serene Highness the Prince of Brunswick was between Liebau and Landshut. On the 21st his Majesty's rear guard was attacked, 20 men killed, and 35 wounded; but no farther injury received. His Royal Highness Prince Henry has retired out of Bohemia with his whole army. His head quarters were last night at Ottendorf in Saxony, and great part of his artillery and baggage is arrived at Dresden and its neighbourhood. General Mellendorf was to have been yesterday at Dippodiswalde, on this side of the mountains. Marshal Laudohn is said to be advanced on this side as far as Martinovic's, between Budyn and Welwarn, having been reinforced with four regiments from the Emperor's army, under the command of General Voghera.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Prussian Army Encampment Bohemia Frontiers Rear Guard Attack Prince Henry Retreat Marshal Laudohn Advance

What entities or persons were involved?

Prince Of Brunswick Prince Henry General Mellendorf Marshal Laudohn General Voghera

Where did it happen?

Bohemia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Bohemia

Event Date

21st And 22d Instant

Key Persons

Prince Of Brunswick Prince Henry General Mellendorf Marshal Laudohn General Voghera

Outcome

20 men killed, 35 wounded; no farther injury received

Event Details

The greatest part of his Prussian Majesty's army was encamped behind Schatzlar in Bohemia, near the frontiers. The Prince of Brunswick was between Liebau and Landshut. On the 21st his Majesty's rear guard was attacked. Prince Henry has retired out of Bohemia with his whole army, head quarters at Ottendorf in Saxony, artillery and baggage arrived at Dresden and neighbourhood. General Mellendorf was to be at Dippodiswalde. Marshal Laudohn advanced to Martinovic's between Budyn and Welwarn, reinforced with four regiments from the Emperor's army under General Voghera.