Austria, France, and Russia vs Britain and Prussia
Austria, Russia, and France vs Britain and Prussia
7 Years war
Seven Years' War
The Treaty of London (1839) guaranteed Belgian neutrality. It was signed by Britain, France, Prussia, the Netherlands, Austria and Russia.
The Seven Years War was: Prussia, Britain and Hannover fought against Austria, France, Russia, Sweden and Spain. The base of the conflict was twofold. Firstly, there was serious rivalry between Britain and France about the colonies. Secondly, Prussia and Austria fought over Germany. It was between 1756 and 1763.
Frederick II was the King of Prussia and a member of the House of Hohenzollern. He started the three wars between Austria and Prussia known as the Silesian wars, by attempting to claim Silesia and declaring war on the ruler of Austria over it.
Prussia and Austria were two different rivals of the vast European Empire in eighteenth century. Prussia had invaded and defeated Austria after a 7 year long battle.
The Second Schleswig War began on February 1, 1864 when Prussia crossed into Schleswig. It was fought between Denmark, Prussia and Austria.
Austria left the German Confederation. After leaving the Confederation, Austria began to amass its own empire, eventually known as Austria-Hungary.
Austria left the German Confederation. After leaving the Confederation, Austria began to amass its own empire, eventually known as Austria-Hungary.
Austria was mad at Prussia because Prussia "stole" Silesia in the previous war, the War of Austrian Succession. That previous war was started partly because the leader of Austria, Maria Theresa, was a woman and perceived as weak. So in the years between the two wars, Maria Theresa re-organized the Austrian army, got alliances from France and Russia, and decided to attack. Great Britain was an ally of Prussia and France was an ally of Austria. Great Britain and France already were mad at each other over their competition to get colonies in North America, so it didn't take much for them to fight.