Seven Years War 1756 1763 Collection
The Seven Years War (1756-1763) was a worldwide conflict that shaped the course of history
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The Seven Years War (1756-1763) was a worldwide conflict that shaped the course of history. In this captivating image from The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895), we witness the death of Louis d'Assas du Mercou, famously known as the Knight of Assas. This French captain met his tragic end on 16 October 1760 at the Battle of Kloster Kampen in Germany. The Marquis de Champalaune's words echo through time: "Well what are my children? Of the cannon. Well. It kills, it kills, that's all. " This poignant illustration from 1896 reminds us of the devastating power unleashed during this war. Kurt Christoph's artwork transports us to Gotha during this tumultuous period. Robbery and chaos engulfed cities like Gotha as nations clashed in their quest for dominance. On 4 December 1757, Prussian troops faced off against their adversaries in the Battle of Leuthen. The outcome would shape Europe's destiny. Meanwhile, cannons roared mercilessly on battlefields across continents throughout these seven years. Saint Pern uttered haunting words after witnessing grenadiers fall victim to enemy artillery at the Battle of Minden in 1759: "Cannon? Well. . It kills. " His snuff slipped through his fingers as he grappled with grief and horror. August Querfurt immortalizes Prussian infantry at the Battle of Kolin on 18 June 1757. Here, Austrians under Count von Daun confronted Frederick the Great's Prussians amidst a maelstrom of violence and strategy. In another episode from this war-torn era captured by an artist’s brushstroke, we witness The Prussian Surrender At Breslau On November 20th, 1757 - a pivotal moment etched into history forever. Amidst all these events stands the Marquis of Montcalm, a prominent figure in this conflict.