Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806

Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806 is a historical account written by F. Loraine Petre. The book chronicles the military campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte in Prussia during the year 1806. It provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the conflict, the tactics employed by both sides, and the ultimate outcome of the war. The author offers a comprehensive overview of the political and military landscape of Europe at the time, providing context for the conflict. The book is well-researched and includes a wealth of primary sources, including letters, reports, and memoirs. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Europe during the Napoleonic era, as well as military history enthusiasts.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.