Prussian Army in the French Revolutionary Wars
After Frederick the Great’s death in 1786, the throne was inherited by his nephew Frederick Wilhelm II. , who wasn’t as interested in the army’s well-being...
April 21, 2019
Category: Military
The Role of Prussian Military Traditions in Prussia’s Rise
Prussian army, dating back as far as 16th century, was the driving force in Prussia’s rise in 18th and 19th centuries. Prussian army’s influence in these...
March 27, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About Frederick the Great
1. Despite being known as a brilliant commander, his first battle was an embarrassment. Frederick saw his first action as the king on 10 April 1740...
March 14, 2019
Prussian Army under Frederick the Great
Frederick the Great Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was born in Berlin on 24 January 1712.When his father Frederick William ascended to throne...
March 11, 2019
Prussian Army under the Soldier King
Early stages of Prussian Army When the Kingdom of Prussia was officially formed in 1701, its army had already proved its strength under the command of...
March 4, 2019
Franco – Prussian War of 1870-1871
Prelude to War By 1870, Prussia had already established a dominant position for itself among German states and was the leader of the North German Confederation.It...
February 18, 2019
Foundations: Brandenburg, Prussia and Hohenzollern
Hohenzollern Dynasty and Brandenburg House of Hohenzollern is a German dynasty, commonly known for ruling over Margraviate of Brandenburg (1415-1806) , Prussia (1525-1918) and German Empire...
February 10, 2019