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The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia. A Prussian Officer's Account from the Russian Imperial Headquarters

Door General Carl von Clausewitz

Categorie	Geschiedenis Rusland
Boeknummer	#213700
Titel	The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia. A Prussian Officer's Account from the Russian Imperial Headquarters
Auteur	Clausewitz, General Carl von
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Frontline Books
Jaar van uitgave	2015
ISBN10	184832829X
ISBN13	9781848328297
Taal	Engels
Samenvatting	On 23 June 1812 the French Grande Armee, over 600,000 strong and composed of men from the many nations that had become part of Napoleon's empire, poured over the Russian border. In defence of Russia, an army of approximately the same number faced them. The campaign was disastrous for Napoleon, and it marked the beginning of his decline in power. Amongst those who participated in the campaign was von Clausewitz. This renowned Prussian military strategist and historian defected from the French Army and joined the Russian Imperial headquarters where he spent the campaign close to the senior Russian officers who made the critical decisions. The campaign raised many questions which continue to be debated to this day and Clausewitz's considered account has long been regarded as a highly valuab... (Lees verder)le source. His expert analysis of the Battle of Borodino indicates that he was heavily involved in the engagement as a staff officer, whose duties would have entailed his constant travelling round the battlefield. He was present at the secret Convention of Tauroggen, and his account of this important treaty and its effect in bringing about the defection of the Prussian corps from the French is unique.
Pagina's	260
Conditie	Nieuw
Prijs	€ 12,50

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