1763 ⟶ Frederick II's Adoption of the Echelon Formation

Echelon Formation used by Frederick II of Prussia.
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⚔️ Battle of Lützen: Gustavus Adolphus' Death

Battle of Lützen, death of king of Sweden Gustav II Adolf.⟶
Battle of Lützen: Gustavus Adolphus' Death (1632)
Thirty Years' WarBattleMilitary HistoryHoly Roman EmpireChristianityMilitary TacticsEarly Modern WarfareSaxony
GermanyGermanySwedenSweden

⚔️ Catholic Victory at the Battle of Nördlingen

Battle of Nördlingen results in Catholic victory.⟶
Catholic Victory at the Battle of Nördlingen (1634)
Thirty Years' WarHoly Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryBattleReligious Conflict
GermanyGermany

👑 Frederick the Great Ascends to the Prussian Throne

Frederick the Great comes to power in Prussia.⟶
Frederick the Great Ascends to the Prussian Throne (1740)
MonarchyEnlightened AbsolutismFrederick the GreatKingdomEuropean HistoryHabsburgsMilitary Reform
GermanyGermany

🛡️ Frederick II's Adoption of the Echelon Formation

Echelon Formation used by Frederick II of Prussia.⟶
Frederick II's Adoption of the Echelon Formation (1763)
Military TacticsFrederick the GreatSeven Years' WarCavalryMilitary HistoryStrategy
GermanyGermany

👑 Frederick the Great's Death and Succession

Frederick the Great dies without issue and is succeeded as King of Prussia by his nephew, Frederick William II.⟶
Frederick the Great's Death and Succession (1786)
MonarchySuccessionFrederick the GreatGerman HistoryDynasty
GermanyGermany

🤝 Formation of the Zollverein

The German Customs Union is formed.⟶
Formation of the Zollverein (1834)
Economic IntegrationTradeFree TradeGerman ConfederationNation BuildingIndustrial Revolution
GermanyGermany