The Battle of Dettingen took place on June 27, 1743, during the War of the Austrian Succession. It was fought near the village of Dettingen in Germany, where British and allied forces faced the French army. The battle is notable for being the last time a British monarch, King George II, personally led troops into battle. The British forces, supported by their allies, achieved a decisive victory against the French. This battle demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms tactics and marked a significant moment in the war, boosting British morale and solidifying their position in Europe.