de Broglie

1758 – 1762

6 battles
3 victories
2 defeats
1 indecisive

From 1758 to 1762, find the battles led by this commander below, with the opponent, outcome and consequences for each.

Classical Era

Battles led

  1. 1758 Battle of Zorndorf Indecisive

    The Battle of Zorndorf is a fierce and indecisive combat between Franco-Russian and Prussian forces. Despite enormous losses on both sides, neither camp achieves a decisive advantage, prolonging the conflict in this region.

  2. 1760 Battle of Corbach Defeat

    The Battle of Corbach ends in French defeat against Prussian troops commanded by Prince Henry. Despite initial effort, the French are repulsed and must abandon their advance in Hesse.

  3. 1760 Battle of Warburg (or Höchstädt) Defeat

    On 31 July 1760, at Warburg in Westphalia, the Chevalier de Du Muy's corps, separated by about 25 kilometers from Marshal de Broglie's main French forces, was defeated by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick's coalition; Marquis of Granby's cavalry charge caused panic during the French retreat.

  4. 1761 Battle of Lichtenberg Victory

    The Battle of Lichtenberg is a notable French victory in Alsace, where Marshal de Broglie's forces repulse a Prussian offensive. This victory contributes to defense of French territories on the Rhine.

  5. 1762 Battle of Freiwaldau Victory

    The Battle of Freiwaldau is a significant French victory in Silesia, where Marshal de Broglie's troops repulse a Prussian offensive, thus consolidating French presence in the region.

  6. 1762 Battle of Pontécoulant Victory

    The Battle of Pontécoulant is a French victory in a secondary engagement that contains British advance in Normandy during the final phase of the Seven Years' War.

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