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Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757, (1936). Prinz Heinrich in Der Schlacht Bei Prag, 6 Mai 1757. The Battle of Prague was fought between the Prussians under Frederick the Great, against the Austrians, in the Bohemian city of Prague (modern Czech Republic). During the battle, Prinz Heinrich (or Henry) of Prussia (1726-1802) supposedly jumped into the river, and was rescued by soldiers of August Friedrich von Itzenplitzs regiment. The Prussians went on to win the battle but lost over 14, 000 men. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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Prince Henry at the Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting Prince Henry of Prussia during the Battle of Prague on 6 May 1757. The battle was fought between the Prussians under Frederick the Great and the Austrians in the Bohemian city of Prague, now part of modern-day Czech Republic. In this image, Prince Henry is shown leaping into a river, an act that would ultimately save his life. According to accounts, he was rescued by soldiers from August Friedrich von Itzenplitz's regiment. Despite their victory in this battle, it came at a great cost for the Prussians who lost over 14,000 men. The photograph is part of "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte" a cigarette card album published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst in Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany in 1936. This collection aimed to depict various aspects of German history through vivid images like this one. The unknown creator skillfully captured both the historical significance and dramatic intensity of this moment. The vibrant colors bring to life not only Prince Henry's daring leap but also convey the chaos and violence surrounding him on that fateful day. This print serves as a powerful reminder of bravery amidst adversity and offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in European history.
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