Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806

By F. Loraine Petre

Book Overview

Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806 is a historical book written by F. Loraine Petre that details the military campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte against the Kingdom of Prussia in 1806. The book provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the war, the strategies employed by both sides, and the major battles that took place during the campaign. The author draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents to provide a detailed and accurate portrayal of the conflict. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the battles and movements of troops. Overall, Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Napoleon's military campaigns and the European conflicts of the early 19th century.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163202843
• ISBN13: 9781163202845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"