The French, who were allied with Austria, Russia, Sweden and Saxony during the Seven Years' War, invaded Germany in April 1757 with two armies, altogether about 100,000 soldiers.
Prantslased, kes olid Seitsmeaastase sõja ajal liidus Austria, Venemaa, Rootsi ja Saksimaaga, tungisid aprillis 1757 kahe armeega Saksamaale, kokku umbes 100 000 sõdurit.