Frederick the Great's Darkest Hour | Seven Years War 1758-1760

Frederick the Great's Darkest Hour | Seven Years War 1758-1760

This episode from the Pacific War Channel podcast, hosted by Craig with co-host Gaurav and guest Simone, dives into the European theater of the Seven Years War (1758-1760), focusing on Frederick the Great's struggles against overwhelming Austrian, Russian, and French coalitions. It covers key battles and strategies, starting with the disastrous Prussian siege of Olmütz, thwarted by Austrian ambushes at Domstad, leading to heavy supply losses. The narrative shifts to the Hanoverian front, where Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick's allied forces repel French advances at Crefeld. The brutal Battle of Zorndorf sees Prussians clash with Russians in a bloody stalemate, highlighting Russian ferocity. Frederick suffers a major setback at Hochkirch due to Austrian surprise attacks under Field Marshal Daun, losing commanders like Keith. The episode escalates with Kunersdorf, a Pyrrhic Prussian victory against Russo-Austrian forces, costing Frederick dearly in men and morale. It also touches on failed French invasion plans against Britain, naval defeats at Lagos and Quiberon Bay, and smaller clashes like Liegnitz and Torgau, where Prussian resilience shines despite attrition. The discussion emphasizes Frederick's tactical genius amid resource strain, coalition disunity, and the war's grinding toll, with vivid maps and bios of figures like Daun and Seydlitz enhancing the storytelling. Overall, it portrays a war of attrition testing Prussia's limits.

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