Instrument of War Duffy Christopher
Instrument of War Duffy Christopher How did an 18th Century army work? Her army had stood by her then, and was now trying desperately to improve, as it had to face Frederick the Great, the…
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Instrument of War Duffy Christopher
How did an 18th Century army work? Her army had stood by her then, and was now trying desperately to improve, as it had to face Frederick the Great, the master-soldier of the era. This book is the most important examination of such an army yet done, written by the premier military historian of the era.Maria Theresa had seen her inheritance almost lost to unprovoked attacks from her neighbors.
Not only is the Austria of Maria Theresa examined, but fascinating views appear of Prussian opponents and French, Swedish and Russian armies. But she and her ministers soon faced the dilemma of how to fight a war without sacrificing what they were fighting for.The structure of the army, the life of its soldiers, its strengths and weaknesses, the personalities that gave it such a unique character, from top to bottom, are all considered. Efforts were made to reshape the army, the state, and