In 1757, Prussian and Austrian armies met near the village of Leuthen in a battle that became one of the most famous engagements of the Seven Years' War.
1757: The Battle of Leuthen presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the campaign developed, why the two sides came to fight, and how the outcome influenced the wider conflict unfolding across Europe.
The book places the battle within its political and military setting, outlining the ambitions of Prussia and Austria and the pressures facing states competing for influence in central Europe during the mid eighteenth century. It also considers the consequences of the battle and why Leuthen came to be remembered as a turning point in the war.
Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in:
•the Seven Years' War
•early modern European history
•major battles of the eighteenth century
•the development of European warfare
This book offers an introduction to one of the most significant engagements of its era and its place in the struggle between Europe's great powers.
