The Seven Years War in Europe: 1756-1763Routledge, 5 nov 2013 - 536 pagine In this pioneering new work, based on a thorough re-reading of primary sources and new research in the Austrian State Archives, Franz Szabo presents a fascinating reassessment of the continental war. Professor Szabo challenges the well-established myth that the Seven Years War was won through the military skill and tenacity of the King of Prussia, often styled Frederick “the Great”. Instead he argues that Prussia did not win, but merely survived the Seven Years War and did so despite and not because of the actions and decisions of its king. With balanced attention to all the major participants and to all conflict zones on the European continent, the book describes the strategies and tactics of the military leaders on all sides, analyzes the major battles of the war and illuminates the diplomatic, political and financial aspects of the conflict. |
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1 Fredericks failed gamble August 1756October 1757 | 36 |
2 The resurgence of Prussia September 1757June 1758 | 89 |
3 The balance restored June 1758November 1758 | 148 |
4 The predator cornered December 1758December 1759 | 203 |
5 The elusive peace July 1759May 1761 | 256 |
6 The defeat of Prussia February 1761January 1762 | 328 |