ISBN10: 1841766968, ISBN13: 9781841766966, [publisher: Osprey] Softcover Osprey Campaign Series - 1700 - 1950 A.D. (Excluding WWI & II) Zorndorf 1758 - Frederick Faces Holy Mother Russia (MINT/New)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Campaign Series - 1700 - 1950 A.D. (Excluding WWI & II)Type: SoftcoverCode: OSPCAM125Copyright Date: 2003Author: Simon MillarPage Count: 96Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: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 Cüstrin, 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.
[Fitchburg, WI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]