Kolin 1757: Frederick The Great's First Defeat -

Prussian infantry, harassed by Austrian Grenzers (light infantry), turned to attack the Austrian center too early, resulting in a piecemeal frontal assault instead of the intended flanking maneuver.

The that made the Austrian army so much tougher in 1757 Kolin 1757: Frederick the Great's First Defeat

Well-positioned Austrian artillery and musketry decimated the advancing Prussian columns. After a costly victory at the in May

Although Prussian cavalry initially drove back an Austrian counterattack, they were later crushed by fresh Austrian cavalry reserves. The Battle of Kolin: June 18, 1757 Frederick

After a costly victory at the in May 1757, Frederick besieged the city. However, the arrival of a relief army led by the methodical Marshal Daun forced Frederick to divide his forces to intercept the threat. Daun chose a strong defensive position on hills near Kolin , compelling Frederick to attack uphill against superior numbers. The Battle of Kolin: June 18, 1757

Frederick was forced to lift the siege on 20 June and withdraw entirely from Bohemia back into Saxony .