Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806

By F. Loraine Petre

Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806 is a historical book written by F. Loraine Petre that details the events leading up to and during the French emperor's successful invasion of Prussia in 1806. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the military tactics and strategies employed by both sides during the conflict, as well as the political and social factors that contributed to the outcome of the war.Petre's account of the campaign is based on extensive research of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents from both the French and Prussian armies. He provides detailed descriptions of the battles and skirmishes that took place between the two armies, including the decisive Battle of Jena-Auerstedt, which resulted in a crushing defeat for the Prussians.The book also explores the broader implications of the war, including its impact on the balance of power in Europe and the subsequent rise of Napoleon as a dominant figure on the continent. Petre examines the various factors that contributed to the Prussian defeat, including their outdated military tactics and the lack of effective leadership.Overall, Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806 is a well-researched and insightful account of one of the most significant conflicts of the Napoleonic era. It offers a detailed and engaging narrative of the events leading up to and during the war, as well as a nuanced analysis of its broader historical significance.1907. With seven maps and battle plans and numerous portraits and other illustrations. Petre recounts Napoleon's crushing defeat of the Prussians as a cautionary tale to statesmen. Contents: The Origin of the War; The Armies of the Contending Powers; The Plans of Campaign; Movements of Both Sides Up to the 10th October; The Action of Saalfeld (Oct. 10); Operations from the 10th to the 13th October; The Battle of Jena; The Battle of Auerstadt; Strategy and Tactics of the First Period of the War; Events of the 15th to 17th October; From the Action of Halle to the Occupation of Berlin; The Pursuit of Hohenlohe and His Capitulation at Prenzlau; Blucher's March to Lubeck and Surrender at Ratkau; The Fate of Magdeburg, Hesse-Cassel, and Hameln; and Concluding Remarks on the Second Period of the War. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417946458
• ISBN13: 9781417946457
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"