War of the Austrian Succession | Europe [1740-1748] | Britannica.com - 0 views
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with the overall aim of crippling or destroying Austria, France’s long-standing continental enemy
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Frederick II of Prussia invaded Silesia, one of the richest Habsburg provinces. His army defeated the Austrians at Mollwitz in April 1741 and overran Silesia
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an alliance with Bavaria and Spain and, later, with Saxony and Prussia against Austria
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