Frederick the Great on the Art of War

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ISBN-10:

0306808617

ISBN-13:

9780306808616

Author(s): Luvaas, Jay
Released: Jan 01, 1999
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Format: Paperback, 0 pages
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Frederick the Great (1712-1786), King of Prussia, initiated the 7 Years War in 1756, outfought the French, Russian, & Austrian armies, & established Prussia as a major power, influencing two centuries of European history. He was also a brilliant military thinker whose observations arose from extensive battlefield experience. This volume presents a selection from his writings on strategy, tactics, & mobility; the problems of logistics & a two-front war; the combined use of infantry, cavalry, & artillery; the history of the Prussian army; the critical battles of the 7 Years' War; generalship as an art; & more. An invaluable glimpse into the inner thoughts of a military genius.

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