Frederick the Great and the Seven Years' War, 1756-1763The Seven Years' War (1756-1763), known as the French and Indian War in North America, was perhaps the first war that might be called a world war. It involved the major European countries, North and Central America, the coast of West Africa, the Philippines, and India. A major player in the war was Frederick the Great (1712-1786), the king of Prussia and a great military leader. The first major work on the monarch and his role in the war for more than a century, this book sheds light on many aspects of military and European history. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Prelude to War | 3 |
The Contest Opens | 7 |
Invasion of Austria | 35 |
Prussia in Retreat and Recovery | 95 |
The Third Campaign | 171 |
The Fourth Campaign | 261 |
The Fifth Campaign | 349 |
The Sixth Year | 425 |
The Last Campaign | 475 |
Part IX Maps | 521 |
Chapter Notes | 559 |
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