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.

At a critical moment, Frederick reportedly attempted to personally lead a charge, shouting at his retreating men: "Rascals, would you live forever?" . Consequences of the Defeat The battle had profound military and strategic impacts: Kolin 1757: Frederick the Great's First Defeat

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Well-positioned Austrian artillery and musketry decimated the advancing Prussian columns. shouting at his retreating men: "Rascals