Otte, T. G. (Professor of Diplomatic History, Professor of Diplo
Leuthen: Great Battles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192870490
- author:
- Otte, T. G. (Professor of Diplomatic History, Professor of Diplo
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 14.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Military Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Leuthen Great Battles by Thomas Otte is a reappraisal of one of the most consequential conflicts in continental Europe between the Thirty Years' War and the wars of Revolutionary and then Napoleonic France. In 1757, Frederick II's victory over the Austrian enemy was a triumph against the odds, thanks to superior drill and firepower, intelligent use of terrain, and innovative tactics. This book examines the events leading up to Leuthen and its significance for the war and European history. It reveals how Frederick's victory reversed the military dynamic of the conflict, preserving the Prussian state and laying the foundations for its future rise. The battle also had far-reaching consequences beyond Europe, influencing Britain's final commitment to the global conflict. The legacy of Leuthen can still be felt today, shaping political and historical disputes in Germany and influencing intellectual assumptions about war planning before the First World War. This book provides a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history, shedding new light on the 'Leuthen myth' that has endured for centuries.
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