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1. An easy one to start with. Who am I? I am the Monarch of Prussia, a member of the Hohenzollern dynasty and I was known in later life as 'the Great'. I was the second monarch in my dynasty to be known by this name. My name is
2. Which of these nations was allied to Prussia in the Seven Years' War?
3. The Austrian Empire, Frederick's most persistent enemy during the war, was led by its Regent, Empress or 'Kaiserin', Maria Theresa.
Initially the War went badly for the Austrians. It wasn't until 1757, one year and several battles after the start of the war, that the Austrians gained their first victory. It happened atop two hills, and the Austian army was commanded by General Leopold Graf von Daun.
What was the name of this battle?
4. In North-West Germany, an allied army had been formed to defend the small allied German states from the French. The states included Brunswick, Hanover and Hesse-Kassel. The army consisted a mixture of allied German troops, some Prussians and a sizeable British contingent. These forces were originally commanded by Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (the 'Butcher of Culloden").
After the his defeat at Hastenback in July 1757, the army retreated and finally surrendered and was disbanded under the treaty of Kloster-Zeven.
In 1758, the British revoked the treaty and reformed the Allied Army of Observation, but this time Cumberland was replaced by a German.
What was his name?
5. On 5th November, 1757, Frederick decisively defeated a Franco-Imperial Army commanded by Charles de Rohan, Prince de Soubise.
After this amazing victory, he marched his army hundreds of miles and then, precisely one month later, on 5th December 1757, defeated the main Austrian army. Where did these battles take place?
6. In 1757, the Russians joined the war on side of the Franco-Austrians. The Russian Army of Observation clashed with a Prussian Force near the Pomeranian town of Gross-Jägersdorf.
Despite their overwhelming numbers (70,000 Russians v. 25,000 Prussians) the battle resulted in only a minor victory for the Russians, with the Prussian troops withdrawing in good order.
In order to build up troop numbers in the Pomeranian theatre, Frederick ordered the formation of several paramilitary style volunteer units. These units were involved mostly in the Pomeranian theatre due to their mediocre performance.
What were these units called.
7. During the 18th century, many gentlemen with Irish and Scottish names may be found in the officer corps of most continental armies.
After the failed Jacobite uprisings of 1715 and 1745, many Scots and Irish fled to Europe. Some of those with military experience chose to enter foreign armies as soldiers of fortune.
Which famous ex-Jacobite Prussian commander was killed in 1758 at the defeat of Hochkirch?
8. In 1757, the Prussian capital, Berlin, was left undefended by Frederick's overstretched armies. The Austrian Cavalry General Haddick took advantage of this and occupied the city.
As was the usual custom, he demanded ransom money from the populace, along with something else.
What did Haddick demand of the Berliners?
9. By late 1761, it looked as if Frederick was facing total defeat. His regiments were full of low quality troops, most of the veterans dead or disabled, his state coffers almost empty. Austrian and Russian armies were closing in.
Then, in early 1762 a miracle occurred. The 'Miracle of the House of Brandenburg' saved Frederick, and allowed him to hold out for two more years and achieve an acceptable peace. What was the miracle?
10. The Seven Years' War ended on 10th February 1763 (as far as the war between for the British and French was concerned) and on the 15th of February 1763 for the Austrians, Prussians and Saxons - and the French who were still fighting Prussia.
What are the names of the TWO treaties signed on these dates?
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