- Hardcover: 360 pages
- Publisher: Emperor's Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 May 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 188347602X
- ISBN-13: 978-1883476021
- Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 19 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 698,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A thoroughly revised and expanded nw edition of this standard work on the Prussian Army of Frederick the Great. He completely describes the army from top to bottom, officers, men, clothing, weapons, tactics, discipline and more. Infantry, cavalry, artillery, Light Troops and more. It was a famous army, but it is not always understood. It was praised for introducing a revolution in the art of war and notorious for the brutality of its discipline, but how did this army really work? This is a study of the greatest army of its time by the finest historian of the wars of the 18th Century. The Prussian military machine is analyzed in detail, from top to bottom, from the mentality of the Junkers who led it to the way the men were clothed. The tactics, the recruitment, the finances of the military are laid bare.
This is much more than a technical study, as we see how these regiments stood up to the test of the bloody battles of the Seven Years War and the long years of virtual imprisonment in barracks. The image of a formidable army forged by fear rather than leadership proves to be only partly true, but the tribulations of serving a hard taskmaster like Frederick the Great are well described by soldiers and observers of all ranks. The classic study of one of history's most famous armies has been heavily revised and updated through twenty more years of research and consideration. Now we can see the rise of the cavalry from the ridiculous to the superb, the once invincible infantry bleed white, and the light forces change from being negligible to being the terror of their enemies. A great army is made flesh and blood
1996 2nd rev'd ed of 1974 original edition, hard bound in dust jacket, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2, 360 pp, prof. illus with illus, maps and plans, regtl list, bibliog, index.
This is much more than a technical study, as we see how these regiments stood up to the test of the bloody battles of the Seven Years War and the long years of virtual imprisonment in barracks. The image of a formidable army forged by fear rather than leadership proves to be only partly true, but the tribulations of serving a hard taskmaster like Frederick the Great are well described by soldiers and observers of all ranks. The classic study of one of history's most famous armies has been heavily revised and updated through twenty more years of research and consideration. Now we can see the rise of the cavalry from the ridiculous to the superb, the once invincible infantry bleed white, and the light forces change from being negligible to being the terror of their enemies. A great army is made flesh and blood
1996 2nd rev'd ed of 1974 original edition, hard bound in dust jacket, 7 1/2 x 10 1/2, 360 pp, prof. illus with illus, maps and plans, regtl list, bibliog, index.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As with the majority of Christopher Duffys books this is the one to have on the Prussian Army of the SYW within this books price range.
I realise it contains no pretty pics and can only sketch the actual campaigns and battles but the information provided is very readable and keeps the interest of the reader.
Highly reccomended for those of us starting to read up on this period and/or require good,basic details on the battles,organisations etc.
I realise it contains no pretty pics and can only sketch the actual campaigns and battles but the information provided is very readable and keeps the interest of the reader.
Highly reccomended for those of us starting to read up on this period and/or require good,basic details on the battles,organisations etc.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Christopher Duffy is THE expert on 18th century armies and warfare. This was an excellent read that gave a real insight into the Prussian Army. Highly recommended.
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