Esposito Gabriele - The Prussian Army Of Frederick The Great 1740 - 1786 History Organization And Uniforms - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Frederick the Great was an acknowledged master of war. Admired and studied by Napoleon he commanded the Prussian army at sixteen major battles and numerous sieges and other actions often leading from the front. Under Frederick the Prussian Army became arguably the most feared and efficient in Europe often defeating numerically superior forces. Gabriele Esposito details the organization uniforms and equipment of the various branches of service that made up the Prussian Army. Starting with the infantry whose incredible discipline and excellent training made them the backbone of Frederick's forces he details the famous Guards and the line regiments but also the light infantry jagers and even little - known garrison and auxiliary units. Equal attention is given to the cavalry: Guards cuirassiers dragoons lancers and hussars. There is also a chapter devoted to the 'technical corps of artillery pioneers and the like and there are chapters on the mercenary 'freikorps and Frederick's German allies. The whole is lavishly illustrated with beautiful colour plates.
Title: The Prussian Army Of Frederick The Great 1740 - 1786 History Organization And Uniforms
Author(s): Esposito Gabriele
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399051859
Pages: 192 Pages, 116 Colour Illustrations; 116 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 8/18/2024
Category: Military History