1757 raid on Berlin

For the 1760 raid on Berlin, see related article.
1757 raid on Berlin
Part of the Third Silesian War (Seven Years' War)

Der Überfall auf Berlin 1757 by Karl von Blaas, 1865
Date16 October 1757
Location
Berlin, Prussia
Result Prussian ransom payment of 250,000 thalers to the Holy Roman Empire
Belligerents
 Holy Roman Empire  Kingdom of Prussia
Commanders and leaders
Holy Roman Empire Count Hadik Kingdom of Prussia General von Rochow [de]
Strength
5,100-strong raiding party (including troops assigned to guard supply bases) 5,521-strong Berlin garrison

The 1757 raid on Berlin took place during the Third Silesian War (part of the Seven Years' War). Cavalrymen of the Holy Roman Empire attacked and briefly occupied Berlin, the capital of Prussia.