Field Marshal Count Leopold Joseph von Daun…
October 1758 CE
Frederick, King of Prussia, had tried several times to draw the Austrians out of Stolpen into a battle: Daun has refused the bait.
Frederick and his army had marched within eight kilometers (five miles) of the Austrians by October 5, but Daun had pulled his army away, again, refusing to be drawn into battle.
Upon the Austrian withdrawal, Frederick had sent troops in pursuit; these were driven off by Daun's rearguard.
In frustration, Frederick had shadowed Daun by maneuvering his army toward Bautzen; while there, ...
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