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The narrative explores the strategic military buildup of Austria, which, fueled by powerful alliances, sought to reclaim its dominance after previous defeats. Despite its formidable forces and reformed army, Prussia, led by Frederick the Great, managed to withstand the onslaught, resulting in a prolonged and bloody stalemate. The book delves into the complexities of warfare, examining both the tactical brilliance of the Prussian forces and the challenges faced by Austria in their quest for revenge.

A superbly researched and detailed narrative of the Russian campaign in the Alps against the armies of Revolutionary France.

Rossbach and Leuthen are included in the Great Battles of History. Frederick made himself one of the Great Captains by these victories. Prussian military prowess became legendary. The Franco-German army swept away at Rossbach, and the Austrian army routed at Leuthen, were not only larger and had a fair share of professional soldiers, but the Austrians had beaten the Prussians not long before. So how were they so humiliated? What made Frederick Great? For more than a century people believed it was because the Prussians were just naturally suited for war. Until 1945 many Germans, and their foes, remembered how Frederick miraculously saved Prussia against overwhelming odds, by marching through the snow towards Leuthen church. As always, it was not so simple. The expert on 18th-century armies, Christopher Duffy, shows why French, Austrian and Reichsarmee soldiers, though often enough brave and skillful, marched to defeat, and how Frederick, often unaware of the legend he was creating, won these famous battles. It is no longer left to myth, but to reliable accounts of hard fighting, quick decisions, and the fate of the soldiers and civilians swept up by the fighting.

An in-depth analysis of an 18th Century army, this book stands out as a significant contribution to military history. Authored by a leading historian of the period, it offers a comprehensive examination of the army's structure, strategies, and impact on historical events, providing readers with valuable insights into military practices of the time.

This is a study of the greatest army of its time, the army of Frederick the Great, by the finest historian of the wars of the 18th Century.

This book explores one of the finest soldiers of the old Imperial Austrian Army, Maximilian von Browne, based on a thorough investigation of the Viennese archives and of the terrain of the Marshal's battles.

Frederick the Great's military genius is explored through his tactical and strategic brilliance, as well as his ability to inspire troops with daring determination. Christopher Duffy offers a comprehensive biography that highlights Frederick's unmatched skills in warfare, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the armies of both Frederick and his adversaries, Austria and Russia. This detailed account presents a definitive look at the life and accomplishments of 'Old Fritz'.

Focusing on the evolution of the Russian military from 1700 to the late eighteenth century, the book examines the interplay of Western and indigenous influences in shaping a powerful regular army. It highlights how these factors contributed to the development of Russia's military capabilities and explores the methods through which Russian power was asserted in Western contexts.

Originally published: London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1985.