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German Armies, 1870-71: Prussia´s Allies: v. 2
Michael Solka
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Paperback. Illustrator(s): Pavlovic, Darko. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40ill.8col.ill. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 185 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166.
The first modern European War, the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 saw the use of bolt action rifles, machine guns and railway transport, and the introduction of professional general staff. It led to the foundation of Germany as a unified, militaristic nation, and was central to France's military development, influencing her disastrous tactics in 1914. The German armies involved were led by that of Prussia, yet non-Prussian forces were numerically extremely important to the Northern Federation and its southern allies. This book details the large independent armies of Bavaria and Saxony as well as the smaller state contingents that nevertheless represented ... Read more
The first modern European War, the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 saw the use of bolt action rifles, machine guns and railway transport, and the introduction of professional general staff. It led to the foundation of Germany as a unified, militaristic nation, and was central to France's military development, influencing her disastrous tactics in 1914. The German armies involved were led by that of Prussia, yet non-Prussian forces were numerically extremely important to the Northern Federation and its southern allies. This book details the large independent armies of Bavaria and Saxony as well as the smaller state contingents that nevertheless represented ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Weight
166g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841767550
SKU
V9781841767550
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About Michael Solka
Michael Solka is an author and historian. He works mainly for the TXT media agency, and is also involved with the 'Word' programme produced by the Bavarian Broadcasting Corporation. He has written fifteen books on American Indians and American military history for a German publishing company, and this is his second book for Osprey. He lives in Upper Bavaria, Germany. ... Read more
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