Olmütz to Torgau: Horace St Paul and the Campaigns of the Austrian Army in the Seven Years War 1758-60

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The narrative unfolds during the pivotal campaigns of the Seven Years' War, focusing on Austria's military resurgence against Prussia after 1757. Key battles such as Hochkirch and Kunersdorf mark Austria's victories, while the King of Prussia resorts to desperate measures to reclaim control. The evolution of warfare is highlighted, shifting from traditional sieges to brutal bombardments. Horace St Paul, an English volunteer, chronicles the army's experiences alongside insights from the Prussian side, enriched with maps and detailed statistical data.