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title: Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757
author: Unknown artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21679/battle-of-prague-6-may-1757/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-04-02
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# Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757
_Authored by Unknown artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21679.jpg)
## Image Caption
[Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of Prague, 6 May 1757, illustration by unknown artist, c. 1760.
This illustration depicts Prussian troops, led by King [Frederick II](https://www.worldhistory.org/Frederick_II/) of Prussia, driving back the Austrian troops into Prague. The Battle of Prague was one of the largest in the Seven Years [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) and led to a Prussian retreat after an Austrian relief force arrived. The text underneath the image describes how the battle transpired.
National Army Museum, London
## Cite This Work
### APA
artist, U. (2026, April 02). Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
artist, Unknown. "Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 02, 2026. .
### MLA
artist, Unknown. "Battle of Prague, 6 May 1757." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Apr 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1999-04-194-1) by **Unknown artist**. Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 02 April 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.