Hastenbeck 1757 : the army and the opening campaign of the Seven Years War / Olivier Lapray ; translated by William Raffle.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lapray, Olivier, author.

Contributor:

Raffle, William, translator.

Series:

From reason to revolution 1721-1815 (Series) ; no. 78.

From reason to revolution - warfare 1721 - 1815 ; no. 78

Language:

English

French

Subjects (All):

Seven Years' War, 1756-1763--Campaigns--Germany--Hannover.

Seven Years' War, 1756-1763.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (156 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Warwick, England : Helion & Company Limited, 2021.

Summary:

This book by Olivier Lapray, translated by William Raffle, delves into the French Army's campaign during the early stages of the Seven Years War in 1757. It explores the military strategies, leadership challenges, and the dynamics of command within the French forces as they navigated the complex political and military landscape of the time. Emphasizing the role of military leaders, the book outlines the operational maneuvers, logistical challenges, and the influence of political objectives on military actions. It provides a detailed narrative of the campaign's progression, culminating in the Battle of Hastenbeck. The book is intended for readers interested in military history, particularly those focusing on 18th-century European conflicts. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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Contents

Introduction

1 The French Army in 1757

2 The Beginning of the Seven Years War

3 Assembly on the Rhine

4 Between the Rhine and the Lippe

5 The Main Operation

6 On the Other Side of the Weser

7 Entry Into Saxony

8 Plan of Attack – 26 July

9 The Battle of Hastenbeck

Epilogue

Appendices:

I Order of Battle of the Armée du Bas Rhin

II State of the Armée du Bas Rhin, 1 July 1757

III Maréchal d’Estrées’ Camp at Frenke on 24 & 25 July 1757

IV Battle of Hastenbeck 26 July 1757: Order of Battle of the Infantry of Maréchal d’Estrées’ Armée du Bas Rhin

V Battle of Hastenbeck 26 July 1757: Order of Battle of the Duke of Cumberland’s Left Wing of the Army of Observation

VI Formation of the Head of the Column which Attacked the Hastenbeck Woods

VII French Losses from the Battle of Hastenbeck

VIII Memoir of the Comte de Maillebois and Clarifications Presented to the King by Maréchal d’Estrées

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ISBN:

9781804515983

1804515981

OCLC:

1435754984