Battle of Villinghausen

Name: Battle of Villinghausen
Start: 1761-07-15
End: 1761-07-16

15 Jul 1761 – 16 Jul 1761 · 51.66° N, 8.00° E

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When: 15 Jul 1761 – 16 Jul 1761
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 51.66° N, 8.00° E
Description: 1761 battle

Battle of Villinghausen

1761 battle

The Battle of Villinghausen, took place during the Seven Years' War fought on the 15th and 16 July 1761 in the western area of present-day Germany, between a large French army and an Anglo-German force led by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. The French commanders failed to coordinate their actions and suffered defeat.

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Seven Years' War17 May 1756 · War

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