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Battle of Rheinberg 1758

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Key facts

Date12 June 1758Wikidata
Year1758Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationGermanyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictSeven Years' WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsKingdom of Great BritainWikidata P710
Coordinates51.5467, 6.6006Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Rheinberg took place on 12 June 1758 in Rheinberg, Germany during the Seven Years' War. A French force under the command of Comte de Clermont and a German force under the command of the Duke of Brunswick fought a largely indecisive battle. It was a precursor to the more decisive Battle of Krefeld nine days later.

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Location

51.5467, 6.6006 · Germany

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