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Battle of Kissingen

1866 · 19th century · Part of the Austro-Prussian War

The Battle of Kissingen was fought on 10 July 1866 at Bad Kissingen in Lower Franconia during the Austro-Prussian War. The Prussian Army of the Main defeated the Bavarian army, which was fighting on Austria's side, and forced it back across the Franconian Saale. The defeat led Bavaria to make peace with Prussia and enter a secret military alliance with it.

Battle of Kissingen
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