THE RUSSIAN HISTORY OF THE WAR OF 1813, VOLUME 1: The War to Liberate Germany

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Strives to give an accurate portrayal of one of the most important years in European history and pays tribute to the service of the Russian army in the liberation of Germany. Gives a fascinating insight into the surprisingly cosmopolitan Russian army officers of that era. Makes extensive use of published German and French memoirs and histories in order to provide additional context and balance. Covers the period from the Russian invasion of the Duchy of Warsaw up to the Armistice of June 1813, including the defection of Prussia to the Russian cause, the liberation of Berlin and Hamburg, the invasion of Saxony, and the battles of Lutzen and Bautzen, followed by the Russo-Prussian fighting retreat into Silesia. Contains 11 black and white maps.