Topic

Hastenbeck, Battle of

Subject Violence 1757 CE

The Battle of Hastenbeck (July 26, 1757) is fought as part of the Invasion of Hanover during the Seven Years' War between the allied forces of Hanover, Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) and Brunswick, and the French.

The allies are defeated by the French army near Hamelin in the Electorate of Hanover.