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Prussian Light Infantry 1792-1815

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - Assorted

MSRP $15.95


Product Info

Title
Prussian Light Infantry 1792-1815
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Peter Hofschroer
Publish Year
1997
Pages
40
Dimensions
7x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147455853
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA149
Type
Softcover

Description

The Prussian light infantry branch was founded in the reign of Frederick the Great (1740-1786) and continued to develop from then onwards. It was the light troops of the Austrian army, the Croatian border soldiers, which so impressed Frederick in the Seven Years War that he considered it necessary to create an effective counter-force. Initially, there was a degree of reluctance amongst certain sections of the army towards this formation of light infantry. However, the Fusilier Battalions came to be regarded as elite formations, being well-trained, disciplined and carefully selected men led by young, fit and intelligent officers. This book described in detail the uniforms, organisation, training and weapons of this spectacular force.

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