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Between 1756 and 1763, Europe's great powers split into two camps. One gathered around Prussia and the other around Austria. Colonial rivalry between France and Britain carried the war to America and India. The treaties of 1763 cost France New France and Prussia kept Silesia.
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1759
In the spring of 1759, during the Seven Years' War, Ferdinand of Brunswick wanted to strike the French quickly before they were reinforced. He expected to find only 2,000 to 3,000 of them at Bergen: his heavy artillery, slowed by the mud, was left behind.
Photo: Gzen92Bot (Public domain)
1758
In the winter of 1757-1758, La Clue's squadron, sent to reinforce Louisbourg, was blockaded in the Spanish port of Cartagena by Osborn's British.
Photo: Francis Swaine (1725–1782) (Public domain)
1760
The Hereditary Prince of Brunswick thought he faced only Saint-Germain's corps. On 10 July 1760 he decided to attack at once without waiting for the main army.
Photo: M.L.R.D.B., Officier de Dragons & Aide-de-Camp de M. le Marquis de B. (Public domain)
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