By the time of his death in 1725 Peter the Great had placed Russia among the foremost European powers, and had created a military system that has infuenced the European balance of power until the present day. In this companion volume to Men-at-Arms 260, Peter the Great's Army 1: Infantry, Angus Kons
Fredrick The Great's Army Cavalry
โ Scribed by Philip Haythornthwaite
- Publisher
- Osprey
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 46
- Series
- Men At Arms 236
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Overview: The Prussian army of King Frederick II, 'the Great', became so renowned as a result of its campaigns, principally during the Seven Years' War, that it was regarded as a model for many of the other armies of Europe. In this first of two volumes exploring Frederick the Great's splendid army, Philip Haythornwaite examines the organisatin, tactics and uniform of his cavalry troops, in a text backed by numerous illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Bryan Fosten.
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