The Austrians enjoy further military success following the death of the French puppet, Emperor Charles VII, in January 1745.

When his successor, Maximilian III Joseph, hesitates over peace proposals, the Austrians launch a rapid campaign, culminating in April with the Franco-Bavarian defeat at the decisive Battle of Pfaffenhofen.

Max Joseph sues for peace and gives his support for the candidacy of Maria Theresa's husband, Francis Stephen, in the coming Imperial election for the vacant throne.

The Austrians, with Bavaria out of the war, can now try to win back Silesia from Frederick II.

Bavarian repudiation of its French ties likewise means France is freed of its German involvement, and can now concentrate on its own military efforts in Italy and the Low Countries.