Prussian Staff & Specialist Troops 1791-1815 (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
The origins of what would become the German General Staff of the late 19th and 20th centuries - probably the most professional military machine in the world - can be traced to the Prussian Army of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. This concise study, concluding the author's series of five titles on the Prussian Army of 1792-1815, covers the staff; the reforms in tactical employment of all-arms brigades (which, contrary to received opinion, pre-dated the disasters of Jena and Auerstedt in 1806); the artillery and other technical troops; and regimental colours and standards. Among the illustrations are rare diagrams from the artillery drill manual of the day.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
Prussian Staff & Specialist Troops 1791-1815 (Men-at-Arms),Peter Hofschröer,Christa Hook,Osprey Publishing,1841763446,Europe - General,History,History - Military / War,Military,Military - General,Battles & campaigns,European history: c 1750 to c 1900,Germany,History / Military / General,Special & elite forces,c 1700 to c 1800,c 1800 to c 1900
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