Prussian Infantry in the War of 1870-71

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by Pat Condray

Written by Kraft von Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen, and published by Partizan Press, 1989. The author was actually an artilleryman, who commanded the only really effective Prussian batteries at Koennigraetz, and went on to be the premier artilleryman of the 1870 War. He had ample opportunity to observe his subject first hand, as well as to experience the vicissitudes of extra long raange rifle fire for the first time in warfare. His observations about the training doctrines, tactics, and qualities of the Prussian infantry before, during, and after Bismark's three wars are well thought out and reflect both his intelligence and experience.

He quickly notes the vast difference between results achieved by elite infantry (mainly the Prussian Guard) advancing in column (St. Privat), and the remnants of the same corps, sadder but wiser, storming Le Bourget during the siege of Paris. A must for those who are interested in the Franco-Prussian War. The U.S. price is $10.


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