When was it published?

November 4, 1757 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News November 4, 1757

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Marshal Keith, His Prussian Majesty

Q: What keywords are associated?

Marshal Keith, Prussian Troops, Dresden March, Elbe Encampment, Bautzen Junction

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Marshal Keith's Prussian troops rested in Pirna camp, marched through Dresden with 20 battalions and 30 squadrons, encamped near the Elbe, then proceeded to join another army near Bautzen, forming a 60,000-strong force.

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Augsburg, (a large City of Germany, subject to the King of Prussia) Aug. 4. On Sunday and Monday Marshal Keith [with his] Troops [took] some Repose in the Camp of Pirna. On Tuesday he marched thro' Dresden with 20 Battalions and 30 Squadrons, and went to encamp on the Right of the Elbe, over against the Gates of the New City: from whence, leaving one Brigade there, he marched Yesterday Morning. Advices received Yesterday and To-day, confirm that he is gone to make a Junction with the other Army near Bautzen. The Army of his Prussian Majesty, after this Junction, will be 60,000 strong.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Marshal Keith Prussian Troops Dresden March Elbe Encampment Bautzen Junction

What entities or persons were involved?

Marshal Keith His Prussian Majesty

Where did it happen?

Dresden

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dresden

Event Date

Sunday To Yesterday, As Of Aug. 4

Key Persons

Marshal Keith His Prussian Majesty

Outcome

the army of his prussian majesty, after this junction, will be 60,000 strong.

Event Details

On Sunday and Monday Marshal Keith [with his] Troops [took] some Repose in the Camp of Pirna. On Tuesday he marched thro' Dresden with 20 Battalions and 30 Squadrons, and went to encamp on the Right of the Elbe, over against the Gates of the New City: from whence, leaving one Brigade there, he marched Yesterday Morning. Advices received Yesterday and To-day, confirm that he is gone to make a Junction with the other Army near Bautzen.