Prussian

The Landwehr were militia formed from teenagers through to men in their forties. They were plucked from their fields, shops and offices and enrolled into the Prussian military machine to enlarge the forces that could finally…

Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the efficacy of Prussian cavalry on the European battlefield in the 19th Century. Early in the Napoleonic wars, Bonaparte himself warned…

Renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great, Prussia also fielded highly effective Prussian cavalry on 19th century European battlefields.

Formed in 1813, the Landwehr Cavalry was a huge force of mounted trained…

Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the ecacy of Prussian cavalry on the european battlfield in the 19th Century Early in the Napoleonic wars, Bonaparte himself warned his…

Prussia was renowned for its excellent infantry under Frederick the Great. Less well known is the efficacy of Prussian cavalry on the European battlefield in the 19th Century. Early in the Napoleonic wars, Bonaparte himself warned…