| Zorndorf 1758: Frederick Faces Holy Mother Russia Contributor(s): Millar, Simon (Author), Hook, Adam (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841766968 ISBN-13: 9781841766966 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2003 Annotation: In January 1758 Count Wilhelm Fermor marched into East Prussia at the head of 45,000 Russians. Frederick the Great was dismissive of the Russian army and failed to take the threat seriously. With the Russians laying siege to the fortress of Cu strin, Frederick crossed the River Oder and cut their supply lines. On 25 August the two armies met at Zorndorf. This book details the bitter day-long battle in which the Russian infantry refused to buckle. Casualties were horrific, the Russians losing almost half their army. Frederick had managed to stave off the Russian threat but his opinion of their army had changed dramatically. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 940.253 |
| LCCN: 2003464873 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.26" W x 9.78" (0.69 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - Germany - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Osprey's study of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). In January 1758 Count Wilhelm Fermor marched into East Prussia at the head of 45,000 Russians. Frederick the Great was dismissive of the Russian army and failed to take the threat seriously. With the Russians laying siege to the fortress of C strin, Frederick crossed the River Oder and cut their supply lines. On 25 August the two armies met at Zorndorf. This book details the bitter day-long battle in which the Russian infantry refused to buckle. Casualties were horrific, the Russians losing almost half their army. Frederick had managed to stave off the Russian threat but his opinion of their army had changed dramatically. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hook, Adam: - Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. |