Prussian War (Hamilton Dies)

The Prussian War was a war lasting from 1832 to 1847. It involved the nations of Prussia and Austria facing against Baden Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, and Mecklemburg.

Causes
After the Third French War, King Frederick William III of Prussia blamed mainly Hesse for not coming to Prussia's aid against France. In early 1832, Prussia and Austria created a plan that would get revenge on the German states that had not come to Prussia and Austria's aid during the Third French war. They also saw that taking Hessian land could be advantageous when another war with France occurred.

In April 1832, Prussia and Austria declared war on Hesse, Baden W ürttemberg, Bavaria, and Mecklemburg to get revenge.

The War
Baden W ürttemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, and Mecklemburg were much more prepared for an invasion than expected. Mecklemburg even managed to push back to near Berlin, however Prussian forces pushed them back.

Austria was able to overrun Bavaria by 1835, by attacking from many different directions. After the fall of Bavaria, Austrian forces invaded Baden W ürttemberg, however after troops moved, Bavaria revolted against the Austrians.

By 1837, Prussia and Austria had made little progress and the war was lasting much longer than expected. A new plan was taken into effect, and Austria and Prussia made a mass push against Hesse.

In 1839, Hesse fell. Prussian troops were relocated to attack Mecklemburg, and Austrian troops attacked Baden W ürttemberg and Bavaria.

In 1842, Mecklemburg and Prussia engaged in a brutal three-day fight in a field in Mecklemburg. By the end of the battle, Mecklemburg's main force fell and several days later Mecklemburg fell to Prussia.

In 1844, Hessian forces revolted and continued to fight against Prussia and Austria.

In 1845, Bavaria and Baden W ürttemberg were defeated.

In 1847, Hesse surrendered and the war was finished.