von Forcade regiment S.Y.W.

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von Forcade regiment S.Y.W.

Post by nevermore » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:03 am

von Forcade regiment S.Y.W.

On July 21 1762, the regiment took part in the Battle of Burkersdorf where it was deployed on the right wing under Lieutenant-General Manteuffel. From August to September, the regiment was present at the siege and recapture of Schweidnitz. By October 14, it formed part of Manteuffel's Corps posted at Barsdorf.

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In July 1760, the regiment was present at the unsuccessful Siege of Dresden. On August 20, it took part in the Combat of Strehla where it defended the field fortifications on the plateau. On November 3, it fought in the Battle of Torgau.

On July 21 1762, the regiment took part in the Battle of Burkersdorf. From August to September, it was at the siege and recapture of Schweidnitz.


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