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Book Jena to Eylau

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  • Author : Colmar Goltz (Freiherr von der)
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1913
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 394 pages

Download or read book Jena to Eylau written by Colmar Goltz (Freiherr von der) and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Jena to Eylau

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  • Author : Freiherr Von Der Goltz Colmar
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2010-10
  • ISBN : 9780857063687
  • Pages : 228 pages

Download or read book Jena to Eylau written by Freiherr Von Der Goltz Colmar and published by . This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Prussian army at war against Napoleon The author of this book has chosen as his subject the campaigns of the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically between the humiliating defeat of his countrymen at the Battle of Jena in October of 1806 and the next major conflict at the Battle of Eylau in February of 1807. The author has an understandably partisan motivation, but nevertheless this is an in-depth, serious and thorough historical analysis of a time and conflict that is rarely covered in books available in the English language and it will therefore be a welcome addition to the libraries of those interested in the Napoleonic Wars as they touched the continental European powers. Goltz is clear in his condemnation of the performance of the Prussian Army in 1806, but asserts that it redeemed itself in early 1807 by its performance at Eylau and his books tracks the performance of the Prussian forces from their darkest hour to, perhaps, the first glimmer of light from potential success against the hitherto invincible French under Napoleon. Certainly the consequences of the defeat at Jena were more far reaching for Prussia than could be remedied by the outcome at Eylau. Indeed, whilst L'Estocq's corps acquitted itself well at Eylau within a principally Russian force, that alone was insufficient to claim a victory of Prussian arms in a bloody stalemate of a battle that ultimately benefited none of its protagonists to any degree strategically. So this is the account of an army finding its worth after defeat and gathering itself at the beginning of the long road that would ultimately lead to the rout and vengeance at Waterloo. Available in softback and hardcover with dust jacket for collectors.

Book Jena to Eylau  the Disgrace and the Redemption of the Old Prussian Army  a Study in Military History

Download or read book Jena to Eylau the Disgrace and the Redemption of the Old Prussian Army a Study in Military History written by Wilhelm Leopold Colmar von der Baron Goltz and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Jena to Eylan

Download or read book Jena to Eylan written by Colmar Goltz (Freiherr von der) and published by . This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Napoleon s great victory over Prussia at Jena, with the associated victory by the dogged Marshal Davout at Auerstadt on the same day (14th October 1806) marked the summit of Napoleon s brilliant career, and the low point of Prussian military power first established by Frederick the Great in the previous century. The twin battles also shattered the fourth allied coaltion against France, although Prussia doggedly battled on. The following year, (February 1807) Napoleon scored another victory over Prussia at Eylau, a savage battle fought in a snowstorm. But the heavy French losses made Eylau a Pyhrric victory, and the author of this book - from a distinguished Prussian military family - argues that the battle also marked a resurgence of Prussian fortunes and laid the foundation for its later and final triumphs over Napoleon at Leipzig and Waterloo. This book is a classic account of a key moment in the Napoleonic wars that should not be missed.Offer expires 31March 2008

Book Jena to Eylan  The Disgrace and the Redemption of the Old Prussian Army

Download or read book Jena to Eylan The Disgrace and the Redemption of the Old Prussian Army written by Colmar Goltz and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-02-23 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Jena to Eylan

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  • Author : Colmar Goltz
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  • Release : 2015-02-17
  • ISBN : 9781297131967
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Jena to Eylan written by Colmar Goltz and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Jena to Eylan  the Disgrace and the Redemption of the Old Prussian Army  a Study in Military History

Download or read book Jena to Eylan the Disgrace and the Redemption of the Old Prussian Army a Study in Military History written by Colmar Freiherr Von Der Goltz and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Napoleon and the Operational Art of War

Download or read book Napoleon and the Operational Art of War written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Napoleon and the Operational Art of War, the leading scholars of Napoleonic military history provide the most authoritative analysis of Napoleon’s battlefield success and ultimate failure in a work that features the very best of campaign military history.

Book Jena to Eylau

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  • Author : Colmar Goltz (Freiherr von der)
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1913
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 394 pages

Download or read book Jena to Eylau written by Colmar Goltz (Freiherr von der) and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Special Bibliographic Series

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  • Author : US Army Military History Research Collection
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1975
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 300 pages

Download or read book Special Bibliographic Series written by US Army Military History Research Collection and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Armies of Austria Hungary and Germany  1740 1914

Download or read book The Armies of Austria Hungary and Germany 1740 1914 written by László M. Alfőldi and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Special Bibliography

Download or read book Special Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Germany at War  4 volumes

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  • Author : David T. Zabecki
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 2014-10-28
  • ISBN : 1598849816
  • Pages : 1938 pages

Download or read book Germany at War 4 volumes written by David T. Zabecki and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 1938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experts for use by nonexperts, this monumental work probes Germany's "Genius for War" and the unmistakable pattern of tactical and operational innovation and excellence evident throughout the nation's military history. Despite having the best military forces in the world, some of the most advanced weapons available, and unparalleled tactical proficiency, Germany still lost both World Wars. This landmark, four-volume encyclopedia explores how and why that happened, at the same time examining Germany as a military power from the start of the Thirty Years' War in 1618 to the present day. Coverage includes the Federal Republic of Germany, its predecessor states, and the kingdoms and principalities that combined to form Imperial Germany in 1871. The Seven Years' War is discussed, as are the Napoleonic Wars, the Wars of German Unification (including the Franco-Prussian War), World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. In all, more than 1,000 entries illuminate battles, organizations, leaders, armies, weapons, and other aspects of war and military life. The most comprehensive overview of German military history ever to appear in English, this work will enable students and others interested in military history to better understand the sociopolitical history of Germany, the complex role conflict has played in the nation throughout its history, and why Germany continues to be an important player on the European continent.

Book The German Way of War

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  • Author : Robert M. Citino
  • Publisher : University Press of Kansas
  • Release : 2005-11-17
  • ISBN : 0700616241
  • Pages : 448 pages

Download or read book The German Way of War written by Robert M. Citino and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2005-11-17 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Frederick the Great, the prescription for warfare was simple: kurz und vives ("short and lively")-wars that relied upon swift, powerful, and decisive military operations. Robert Citino takes us on a dramatic march through Prussian and German military history to show how that primal theme played out time and time again. Citino focuses on operational warfare to demonstrate continuity in German military campaigns from the time of Elector Frederick Wilhelm and his great "sleigh-drive" against the Swedes to the age of Adolf Hitler and the blitzkrieg to the gates of Moscow. Along the way, he underscores the role played by the Prussian army in elevating a small, vulnerable state to the ranks of the European powers, describes how nineteenth-century victories over Austria and France made the German army the most respected in Europe, and reviews the lessons learned from the trenches of World War I. Through this long view, Citino reveals an essential recurrent pattern-characterized by rapid troop movements and surprise attacks, maneuvers to outflank the enemy, and a determination to annihilate the opposition-that made it possible for the Germans to fight armies often larger than their own. He highlights the aggressiveness of Prussian and German commanders-trained simply to find the enemy and keep attacking-and destroys the myth of Auftragstaktik ("flexible command"), replacing it with the independence of subordinate commanders. He also brings new interpretations to well-known operations, such as Moltke's 1866 campaign and the opening campaign in 1914, while introducing readers to less familiar but important battles like Langensalza and the Annaberg. The German way of war, as Citino shows, was fostered by the development of a widely accepted and deeply embedded military culture that supported and rewarded aggression. His book offers a fresh look at one of the most remarkable, respected, and reviled militaries of the past half millennium and marks another sterling contribution to the history of operational warfare.

Book War

    War

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  • Author : Beatrice Heuser
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2022
  • ISBN : 0198796897
  • Pages : 449 pages

Download or read book War written by Beatrice Heuser and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War has been conceptualised from a military perspective, but also from ethical, legal, and philosophical viewpoints. These different analytical perspectives are all necessary to understand the many dimensions war, the continua on which war is situated - from small-scale to large-scale, from limited in time or long, from less to extremely destructive, with varying aims, and degrees of involvement of populations. Western civilisations have conceptualised war in binary ways denying the variety of manifestations of war along these continua. While binary definitions are necessary to capture different conditions legally, they hamper analysis. The binaries include inter-State and intestine war, just war and unjust war (the latter including insurgencies), citizen-soldiers and professionals, civilians and combatants. Yet realities have mostly straddled such demarcations. Even citizen-armies have usually included professionals, civilians have been treated as enemies and sometimes even formally defined as enemies, and rules have not conformed with binary distinctions, if they were respected at all. While customary rules governing the conduct of war have been turned into International Law, this is the only aspect of war that has developed in a fairly linear way, while the rise, disappearance, and renaissance of the just war tradition has been anything but linear. This non-linearity also applies to the brutality with which war has been fought, especially towards civilians, who for long stretches of European history must have been the main victims of war, notwithstanding increasing protection they were afforded in theory by customary law. To understand war, we must shed some of these binaries.