Frederick the Great’s allies, 1756-63

by Embleton, G. A., Embleton, S., Reid, Stuart

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The Seven Years' War in Germany was characterised by an increasing use of 'light' troops in conjunction with regular infantry and cavalry as part of an ongoing evolution in military tactics. This book draws attention to these tactical developments and also provides an analysis of the allied army that fought alongside Frederick the Great in Germany. Composed of troops from the electorate of Hanover and contingents from Hessen-Kassel, Brunswick and Prussia, this force was funded by Britain and led by a Prussian officer, Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Later, British troops joined this army as.

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Full Title: Frederick the Great's allies, 1756-63/ Stuart Reid ; illustrated by Gerry & Sam Embleton.

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Includes index.
Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Chronology; His Britannic Majesty's Army in Germany; Organization and Uniforms: Cavalry; Infantry; Technical Troops; Light Troops; Plate Commentaries; Related Titles; Imprint
English.

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Isbns: 1472801857; 9781472801852; 9786612891908; 6612891904; 1282891901; 9781282891906; 1849081786; 9781849081788
Oclc Number: (OCoLC)1162603044

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Place: Oxford, England ; Long Island City, New York
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date: 2010

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Extent: 1 online resource (129 pages)

Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Chronology; His Britannic Majesty's Army in Germany; Organization and Uniforms: Cavalry; Infantry; Technical Troops; Light Troops; Plate Commentaries; Related Titles; Imprint

Summary

The Seven Years' War in Germany was characterised by an increasing use of 'light' troops in conjunction with regular infantry and cavalry as part of an ongoing evolution in military tactics. This book draws attention to these tactical developments and also provides an analysis of the allied army that fought alongside Frederick the Great in Germany. Composed of troops from the electorate of Hanover and contingents from Hessen-Kassel, Brunswick and Prussia, this force was funded by Britain and led by a Prussian officer, Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. Later, British troops joined this army as.