Frederick the Great on the Art of War

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.