Frederick the Great's Allies (Men-at-Arms)

Frederick the Great's Allies (Men-at-Arms)
Stuart Reid (Author), Gerry Embleton (Illustrator)
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This book describes and illustrates the organization and uniforms of the Allied contingents during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). At the outbreak of the war King George II's dual role as King of England and Elector of Hanover led to Britain creating and funding an alliance with Frederick's Prussia. This colorful multi-national arm of British, Brunswick, Hanoverian, and Hessian troops, with other smaller contingents, played an essential part by guarding Prussia's western front against French armies, and in the process the British contingent won some remarkable victories, such as the redcoats' legendary attack at Minden and Granby's cavalry triumph at Warburg. This disparate group of soldiers is brought to vivid life by the illustrations of Gerry and Sam Embleton and by the unrivalled detail of Stuart Reid's analysis.

• Rank: #933383 in Books
• Published on: 2010-09-21
• Released on: 2010-09-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.76" h x .20" w x 7.24" l, .41 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Description #1 by My Kits Direct:

Men-at-Arms 460. The Seven Years' War in Germany was characterized 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 develoPM ents 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 it operated throughout western Germany, and together the allied army won a great victory at the famous battle of Minden in 1759; 48 pages.

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author stuart reid format paperback language english publication year 06 09 2010 series men at arms subject history military subject 2 military history search our store by isbn asin title or author items we sell please note that we buy our books direct from publishers all brand new condition from time to time books will be reprinted on some occasions you may receive an updated version which might have an updated cover or the description might be slightly different then what is advertised buy pur

Description #3 by eBay:

author stuart reid format paperback language english publication year 06 09 2010 series men at arms subject history military subject 2 military history title frederick the great s allies 1756 63 author reid stuart publisher osprey pub co publication date sep 21 2010 pages 48 binding paperback edition first edition dimensions 7 25 wx 10 00 hx 0 10 d isbn 1849081778 subject history military general description the seven years war in germany was characterized by an increasing use of light troops