Clash of Sovereigns: The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740-48 Fyreslayers 80s and 90s faced colour

80s and 90s faced colour and resolution limitations that stimulated incredible creativity: with letters having to exist in an 8x8 square grid

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One of the first Thunderbolt groups to see action in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) with the US Army Air Forces

Clash of Sovereigns: The War of the Austrian Succession, 1740-48 Fyreslayers 80s and 90s faced colourDecember 1740: Young King Frederick II leads the army of upstart Prussia in a surprise invasion of Austrian Silesia. He hopes for an easy conquest of the rich province at a time when the Austrian Empire appears vulnerable following the death of Charles VI, King of Austria and Holy Roman Emperor. But despite internal opposition to the 'Pragmatic Sanction' that allowed a woman to inherit the throne, Austria's new Queen, Maria Theresa, is cowed neither