Frederick the Great's Army (2)

Philip Haythornthwaite examines the uniforms, tactics and organisation of Frederick's infantry in detail, alongside illustrations.

The second book in a three-volume set on the Prussian Army which fought the Seven Years' War, and proved to be the model for many of the armies of Europe. This book details the infantry and how it was developed into the backbone of Prussia's military might.

Throughout the wars undertaken by Frederick the Great, probably his greatest resource was his infantry.

It is a mark of the king's determination that despite wars which almost destroyed both Prussia and its army (such as the Seven Years' War), he was able to maintain its numbers – even if the quality declined as the attritional campaigns took their toll.

Philip Haythornthwaite examines the uniforms, tactics and organisation of Frederick's infantry in detail – a fighting force that contested battles such as Mollwitz, Hohenfriedberg, Kesselsdorf, Liegnitz, Burkersdorf and the siege of Prague.