Kolin 1757 Frederick the Great’s First Defeat
Kolin 1757 Frederick the Great’s First Defeat by Simon Millar, published by Bloomsbury USA on October 25, 2001, offers a detailed examination of a significant battle during the Seven Years’ War. This 96-page book delves into the events of May 1757, when Frederick the Great launched an invasion into Bohemia, leading to a confrontation with an Austrian army. The narrative highlights Frederick’s previous successes and his subsequent overconfidence, which ultimately resulted in a surprising defeat at the hands of Marshal Daun’s forces.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the battle’s dynamics, including the strategic decisions made by both sides and the implications of Frederick’s miscalculations. The book provides insights into the historical context of the conflict, emphasizing the themes of military strategy and the realities of warfare. With a focus on the complexities of the battle and its aftermath, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in military history and the intricacies of 18th-century conflicts.
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Osprey’s examination of the highly devastating battle of the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). In May of 1757 Frederick the Great invaded Bohemia, smashed an Austrian army outside Prague and bottled it up in the city. The Empress Maria Theresa despatched Marshal Daun with 60,000 men to save the Empire’s second city. Frederick had won a string of victories over the Austrians and was convinced his men would always triumph. Although outnumbered he attacked, but the Austrians were waiting. His army was defeated and forced to withdraw. As his veterans commented, ‘they were not the same old Austrians at all’. Simon Millar shows how Frederick’s overconfidence proved his undoing at Kolin.
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