Osprey's study of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). In January 1758 Count Wilhelm Fermor marched into East Prussia at the head of 45,000 Russians. Frederick the Great was dismissive of the R...

Buy Now From Amazon

Osprey's study of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). In January 1758 Count Wilhelm Fermor marched into East Prussia at the head of 45,000 Russians. Frederick the Great was dismissive of the Russian army and failed to take the threat seriously. With the Russians laying siege to the fortress of Cüstrin, Frederick crossed the River Oder and cut their supply lines. On 25 August the two armies met at Zorndorf. This book details the bitter day-long battle in which the Russian infantry refused to buckle. Casualties were horrific, the Russians losing almost half their army. Frederick had managed to stave off the Russian threat but his opinion of their army had changed dramatically.

  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Used Book in Good Condition

Similar Products

Kolin 1757: Frederick the Great's First Defeat (Campaign)Rossbach and Leuthen 1757: Prussia's Eagle Resurgent (Campaign)Poltava 1709: Russia comes of age (Campaign)Lutzen 1632 (Campaign #68)Blenheim 1704: The Duke of Marlborough's masterpiece (Campaign)Army of Frederick the GreatFrench Guardsman vs Russian Jaeger: 1812-14 (Combat)Colenso 1899: The Boer War in Natal (Campaign)