TabsRecord DataPlace Unit Type: State or ProvinceContaining Unit: Germany Events Life span Type 06/27/1866 In central Germany, Hanover's army defeats Prussian forces at the Battle of Langensalza Battles/Soldiers 06/29/1866 In Germany, King George V of Hanover surrenders his kingdom to Prussia. Battles/Soldiers 06/15/1866 Prussia declares war on the German states of Hanover, Saxony, and Hesse. US/the World Major Topics People Burial Place of Rathbone, Henry Reed Places Documents Bibliography