army of the Main

Prussian military organization

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The "army of the Main" was a Prussian military detachment that played a significant role in the Seven Weeks' War of 1866. This army was tasked with engaging the forces of Bavaria and other German states that had allied with Austria. Its actions were crucial in supporting the main Prussian armies, which were simultaneously confronting Austrian forces in Bohemia, most notably at the Battle of Königgrätz. The success of the army of the Main contributed to Prussia's overall victory, which led to Austria's exclusion from Germany and the organization of the North German Confederation under Prussian leadership.1

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Seven Weeks’ War
…Prussian detachment, known as the army of the Main, meanwhile dealt with the forces of Bavaria and other German states that had sided with Austria. Simultaneously, a campaign was fought in Venetia between the Austrian army of the south and the Italians, who had made an alliance with Prussia.
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…Prussian detachment, known as the army of the Main, meanwhile dealt with the forces of Bavaria and other German states that had sided with Austria. Simultaneously, a campaign was fought in Venetia between the Austrian army of the south and the Italians, who had made an alliance with Prussia.
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