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Zorndorf 1758 by Simon Millar & Adam Hook
Frederick Faces Holy Mother Russia
Zorndorf was the first battle in which Frederick the Great faced the Russians. He had not taken the Russian threat seriously, but despite all of his tactical skill he could not achieve a breakthrough and the battle degenerated into a slugging match.In January 1758, despite his victory over the Austrians, Frederick the Great found himself threatened once again. Despite their impressive stand at Gross-Jagersdorf in July 1757, Frederick did not take the Russian threat seriously. Fermor's Russians were laying siege to the fortress of Kustrin. Frederick reached the Oder and marched north, placing his army across Fermor's line of communication and supply. Fermor abandoned the siege and marched to Zorndorf. On 25 August, Frederick attacked. The Russian infantry turned to meet this threat and refused to buckle until General Seydlitz threw his cavalry against the Russian right flank. The Russians broke and fled. Frederick had managed to temporarily stave off the Russian threat but his illusions about Russian competence were shattered. |
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| Author(s) : Simon Millar | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 1841766968 | ISBN-13 : 9781841766966 |
| RRP : £13.99 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Series Title : Osprey Campaign S.
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 12/06/2003
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page Length : 96mm
Page Size : 248mm