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The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia Carl von Clausewitz

The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia By Carl von Clausewitz

The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia by Carl von Clausewitz


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A sharply-observed study of one of the major turning points in history. A superb first-hand account from an officer on the Russian Imperial Staff. Includes a detailed examination of the Battle of Borodino.

The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia Summary

The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia: A Prussian Officer's Account From the Russian Imperial Headquarters by Carl von Clausewitz

On 23 June 1812 the French Grande Arme, over 600,000 strong and composed of men from the many nations that had become part of Napoleons empire, poured over the Russian border. In defence of Russia, an army of approximately the same number faced them. The campaign was disastrous for Napoleon, and it marked the beginning of his decline in power. Amongst those who participated in the campaign was von Clausewitz. This renowned Prussian military strategist and historian defected from the French Army and joined the Russian Imperial headquarters where he spent the campaign close to the senior Russian officers who made the critical decisions. The campaign raised many questions which continue to be debated to this day and Clausewitzs considered account has long been regarded as a highly valuable source. His expert analysis of the Battle of Borodino indicates that he was heavily involved in the engagement as a staff officer, whose duties would have entailed his constant travelling round the battlefield. He was present at the secret Convention of Tauroggen, and his account of this important treaty and its effect in bringing about the defection of the Prussian corps from the French is unique.

About Carl von Clausewitz

Carl Philipp Gottfried (or Gottlieb) von Clausewitz was born on 1 June 1780\\. Having joined the Prussian Army at the age of twelve, von Clausewitz is mostly remembered for his examination of the philosophical aspects of war which resulted in his great treatise On War published after his death in 1832.

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GOR011806439
9781526781796
1526781794
The Campaigns of 1812 in Russia: A Prussian Officer's Account From the Russian Imperial Headquarters by Carl von Clausewitz
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
20200728
288
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