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Frederick the Great of Prussia invaded Saxony and started the Seven Years' War. In Great Britain, William Pitt the Elder became Prime Minister in November 1756. He was one of the country's greatest statesmen and he showed all his ability during the Seven Years' War.

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The French attacked and occupied Hanover. Later Russia, Austria, and Sweden attacked Prussia from all sides.

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Frederick the Great defeated Russian forces at Zorndorf (Poland) and it was the bloodiest battle in which 21,000 Russians lost their lives.

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In the Battle of Quiberon Bay Britain defeated the French fleet. Afterwards, the British won against the French at the Battle of Quebec. The British capture of Quebec foreshadowed the beginning of British dominance in North America.

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Prussia reported some little victories but lost Britain financial support, after George III's ascension to the British throne. In fact, the king was not an admirer of William Pitt the Elder and the PM was forced to resign in 1761.

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Britain declared war on Spain, which attacked Portugal. Peter III took the throne in Russia and signed a peace agreement with Frederick. After Peter was assassinated, his widow and successor, Catherine the Great, maintained the peace agreement with Prussia. The British captured Havana in Cuba and Manila in the Philippines.

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Great Britain, Hanover, France and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, ending all French claims in North America and India. Britain acquired Florida from Spain and Spain obtained Louisiana by France. Great Britain emerged from the war as a world power.

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Prussia, Austria and Saxony signed The Peace of Hubertusburg and ended the Seven Years’ War. The treaty guaranteed that Frederick the Great of Prussia maintained his possession of Silesia and confirmed the country's stature as a major European power.