The Austro-Prussian War: Austria's War with Prussia and Italy in 1866 by Geoffre

Description: The Austro-Prussian War: Austria's War with Prussia and Italy in 1866 by Geoffrey Wawro The Austro-Prussian-Italian War of 1866 paved the way for German and Italian unification. Blending military and social history, this book describes Prussia's successful invasion of Habsburg Bohemia and the wretched collapse of the Austrian army in July 1866 due to panicked fumbling on the part of the Austrian commandant—that not only lost the war but ultimately brought down the Habsburg monarchy. 16 photos. 21 maps. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a new history of the Austro-Prussian-Italian War of 1866, which paved the way for German and Italian unification. Geoffrey Wawro describes Prussia's successful invasion of Habsburg Bohemia, and the wretched collapse of the Austrian army in July 1866. Blending military and social history, he describes the panic that overtook Austria's regiments in each clash with the Prussians. He reveals the blundering of the Austrian commandant who fumbled away key strategic advantages and ultimately lost a war—crucial to the fortunes of the Habsburg Monarchy—that most European pundits had predicted they would win. Author Biography Geoffrey Wawro is Professor of Strategic Studies at the US Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. His previously published books include The Austro-Prussian War (Cambridge, 1996) and Warfare and Society in Europe, 1792 1914 (2000). He is the recipient of numerous awards and prizes, including the Austrian Cultural Institute Prize and the Society for Military History Moncado Prize for Excellence in the Writing of Military History. In 2002, he shared a New Orleans Press Club Award for the live NBC/History Channel coverage of the parade and opening of the D-Day Museum Pacific Wing. He is also Table of Contents 1. Strategy and tactics in 1866; 2. Origins of the Austro-Prussian War; 3. War plans and mobilization; 4. Italy declares war; 5. Custoza; 6. Podol, Vysokov, and Trautenau; 7. Munchengratz, Burkersdorf and Skalice; 8. Jicin and Benedeks flight to Koennigratz; 9. Koennigratz: Benedeks stand in the Bystrice Pocket; 10. Koennigratz: Moltkes envelopment; 11. Aftermath: the peace and Europe, 1866-1914. Review "The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 started the modern Hundred Years War that did not end until 1945. Professor Geoff Wawros book is the most comprehensive treatment of the subject. Thoughtful and well written, it is a major contribution to an understanding of history." Henry Kissinger "The Austro-Prussian War is an outstanding work, illustrating once again that operational military history can make important and enjoyable contributions to understanding the past. A must for undergraduate, graduate, and specialist collections." Choice "The Austro-Prussian War is an outstanding work, illustrating once again that operational military history can make important and enjoyable contributions to understanding the past. A must for undergraduate, graduate, and specialist collections." Choice "Geoffrey Wawros lively and insightful new study offers the reader a view of the familiar events of the Koniggratz campaign from the relatively unfamiliar perspective of the AustrianFeldzeugmeisterLudwig Benedeks headquarters." German Studies Review "Wawros discussion of the strategic plans and dispositions of the three major belligerents and Austrias lesser allies is excellent. The simple maps aid understanding of the deployment and mofvements of widely separated forces on terrain unfamiliar to most American readers." SFC John T. Broom, Military Reviews "Comprehensive, erudite, balanced, and clearly written, we have here the best work on this war in any language." J. Arden Bucholz, Central European History "...offers a curious mixture of historical writing. ...Wawro presents excellent campaign history, particularly of the little-covered events in the Italian theater of operations. ...truly valuable for its narrative of events in the Italian theater." Scott W. Lackey, Historian "This is an extraordinarily luminous book about not only a war but also a continent and a century. Written with verve and wit, The Franco-Prussian War harnesses scholarship and story-telling to wonderful effect. Geoffrey Wawro has given us a magnificent yarn." Rick Atkinson, author of An Army at Dawn and winner of the Pulitzer Prize "As the author of a history of the Franco-Prussian War that has held the field for some forty years, I was deeply apprehensive when I learned that Dr. Wawro was at work on another. I had good cause to be. His work is magnificent. The research is both wide and deep, the operational analysis masterly, and there is not a dull page in the book. Dr. Wawro has established himself as one of the leading military historians of his generation." Sir Michael Howard "A lively narrative history, based on an abundance of new research." MacGregor Knox, The London School of Economics Review Quote "Wawros discussion of the strategic plans and dispositions of the three major belligerents and Austrias lesser allies is excellent. The simple maps aid understanding of the deployment and mofvements of widely separated forces on terrain unfamiliar to most American readers." SFC John T. Broom, Military Reviews Promotional "Headline" A history of the Austro-Prussian-Italian War of 1866, which paved the way for German and Italian unification. Description for Bookstore This is a history of the Austro-Prussian-Italian War of 1866, which paved the way for German and Italian unification. Geoffrey Wawro describes Prussias successful invasion of Habsburg Venetia, and the wretched collapse of the Austrian army in July 1866. Description for Library This is a history of the Austro-Prussian-Italian War of 1866, which paved the way for German and Italian unification. Geoffrey Wawro describes Prussias successful invasion of Habsburg Venetia, and the wretched collapse of the Austrian army in July 1866. Details ISBN0521629519 Author Geoffrey Wawro Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521629519 ISBN-13 9780521629515 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 943.076 Year 1997 Publication Date 1997-09-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Austrias War with Prussia and Italy in 1866 Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 330 Residence RI, US Birth 1960 Short Title AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN WAR REV/E Edition Description Revised Affiliation University of North Texas DOI 10.1604/9780521629515 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 1997-09-13 AU Release Date 1997-09-13 NZ Release Date 1997-09-13 Illustrations 21 Maps; 16 Halftones, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91367880;

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