Kolin 1757: Frederick The Great's First Defeat -

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The victory revitalized Austrian morale and led to the creation of the Military Order of Maria Theresa to honor the achievement. Category Prussia Austria Commanders Frederick the Great Leopold von Daun Force Size Casualties ~13,700 - 14,000 ~8,000 - 8,100 Guns Kolin 1757: Frederick the Great's First Defeat

Prussia lost the strategic initiative; for much of the remaining war, Frederick was forced to react to the moves of the anti-Prussian coalition rather than dictating the conflict. Sources for details include Wikipedia , Warfare History

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. harassed by Austrian Grenzers (light infantry)