When was it published?

October 13, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 13, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prague, King Of Prussia, Marshal Daun, Prisoners, Austrian Army, Olmutz, Reconnoitre

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Near Prague, the King of Prussia narrowly escaped capture by Austrian troops on 17th instant, with three of his guardsmen taken prisoner. Marshal Daun's army advanced undetected, and more gunners were sent to Olmutz.

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Prague. (Capital of Bohemia) Date of: Last Saturday, the 17th Instant. the King of Prussia was very near being taken by Our Troops, but escaped by the swiftness of his Horse: two Officers of the Engineers and one Hussars belonging to the King's Guard were taken Prisoners, and brought here, who say, that his Majesty, not crediting the Advices that was brought him of the present situation of our Army, had advanced to reconnoitre it himself. - It is looked upon as a Master piece of Generalship in Marshal Daun, to have marched his Army in order of Battle so near the Enemy, without their perceiving it. We have found Means to get several more Gunners into Olmutz.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Prague King Of Prussia Marshal Daun Prisoners Austrian Army Olmutz Reconnoitre

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia Marshal Daun

Where did it happen?

Prague

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Prague

Event Date

Last Saturday, The 17th Instant

Key Persons

King Of Prussia Marshal Daun

Outcome

king of prussia escaped; two officers of the engineers and one hussar from king's guard taken prisoner

Event Details

The King of Prussia advanced to reconnoitre the Austrian army himself, not believing reports, and was nearly captured but escaped on horseback. Marshal Daun marched his army in battle order near the enemy without detection. Additional gunners were sent to Olmutz.