This is a companion volume and a much less wellknown study to the same authors classic, the battle of spicheren august 6th 1870, providing an account of the other battle fought that day, at woerth, in alsace. The battle of spicheren august 6th 1870 military history. Moltke had originally planned to keep bazaines army on the saar river until he could attack it with the 2nd army in front and the 1st army on its left flank, while the 3rd army closed towards the rear. Cassells history of the war between france and germany 18701871. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The battle of spicheren august 6th 1870 reference book ebay. Carl ruckerts memoirs of the francoprussian war springerlink. The battle of spicheren was fought in early august 1870, and like many of the battles in the opening phase of the francoprussian war, could be termed an encounter battle. While there are some astute observations about the nature of historical writing here, the battle for history is essentially a lengthy bibliography. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading battle of spicheren.
Book overview this is a companion volume and a much less wellknown study to the same authors classic, the battle of spicheren august 6th 1870, providing an account of the other battle fought that day, at woerth, in alsace. The battle of the nations in and around leipzig, germany from 1620 october, 18, was the culminating battle of 18 and the last major battle fought prior to the fighting in france in 1814 before napoleons defeat, abdication, and exile to elba. In sections discussing general histories and biograp. Search the history of over 432 billion web pages on the internet. This book was advertised on the title page of the stonewall jackson book. Battle of spicheren a study in practical tactics and war. The french were able to stall the german i army until the german ii army under prince friedrich karl of prussia came to the aid of their compatriots and routed the french in a blazing attack. He has published articles in the journal of military history, war in history, the international. It was the largest battle fought in europe to that time with over 500,000 soldiers on both sides. Battle of aspernessling, 2122 may 1809 military history. Specialised books for the serious student of conflict. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.
The battle of the books is the name of a short satire written by jonathan swift and published as part of the prolegomena to his a tale of a tub in 1704. This account, penned by a noted british military historian of the late nineteenth century, remains one of. This account, penned by a noted british military historian of the late. Volume 2 of this series include a portrait of naploeon in 1812 and detailed research into the following battles. The battle of spicheren august 6th 1870 book depository.
Moltke was pressing on with the concentration of the prussian armies. More illustrated throughout with maps, pictures and photographs. This is an excellent condition soft cover book on the the battle of spicheren august 6th 1870 by helion. It depicts a literal battle between books in the kings library housed in st jamess palace at the time of the writing, as. Media in category battle of spicheren the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total.
Army military history institute mhi at carlisle barracks, pennsylvania, are g. The following account of the fighting that took place in and around the sweipwald wood now the svib wood is taken from the official department of military history of the prussian general staff of the campaign of 1866. History military nonfiction this account, penned by a noted british military historian of the late nineteenth century, remains one of the nest narratives of a nineteenth century battle yet published. The battle of spicheren, on august 5, was the second of three critical french defeats. From the saar to the mosellefrom spicheren to marslatour. The battle of spicheren, on 5 august, was the second of three critical french defeats. The german victory compelled the french to withdraw to the defenses of metz.
The battle of spicheren, on 6 august, was the second of three critical french defeats. Synopsis this account, penned by a noted british military historian of the late 19th century, remains one of the best narratives of a 19thcentury battle yet published. The battle of spicheren known as the battle of forbach, was a battle during the francoprussian war. Do we really need another book about the world war ii. Military history is a humanities discipline within the scope of general historical recording of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as the resulting changes to local and international relationships professional historians normally focus on military affairs that had a major impact on the societies involved as well. From the saar to the mosellefrom spicheren to marsla tour. The battle of spicheren was fought in early august 1870, and like many of the battles in the opening phase of the franco. The battle of spicheren, also known as the battle of forbach, was a battle during the francoprussian war.
Ignoring moltkes plan again, both german armies attacked frossards french 2nd corps, fortified between spicheren and forbach url upload pngurl url host imageurl the french were unaware of german numerical superiority at the beginning of the battle as. Prussian war and david ascolis a day of battle which, despite its title, is a detailed account of the war through the disaster at sedan. This book offers the first englishlanguage translation of the finest soldiers memoir to emerge from the francoprussian war. Full text of reminiscences of a visit to the battle. Introduction french plans austrian plans preliminaries 21 may 22 may aftermath books.
The battle of spicheren was fought in early august 1870, and like many of the battles in the. Henderson based this detailed and considered account of one of the opening battles of the franco. A staff ride to the francoprussian war battlefields of. Cambridge core european studies the francoprussian war by geoffrey wawro. The battle of spicheren, also known as the battle of forbach, was a battle during the.
If youre looking for one book to read about this conflict, this is certainly the one you want to read. He presents a detailed narrative of the battle, with additional comments about the tactics employed, and the qualities or otherwise of the generals and the men they led. Fighting over very difficult terrain, german forces dislodged the french ii corps after a heroic defense. This is a well written military history of the most significant war in late 19th century europe. This book offers the first englishlanguage translation of the finest soldiers memoir.
Francoprussian war project gutenberg selfpublishing. Henderson, the battle of spicheren and harry bell, st. Heilsberg, eylau, ligny, koniggratz and the battle of spicheren. This is a companion volume and a much less wellknown study to the. Carl ruckerts memoirs of the francoprussian war alfred kelly. Although briefer than his study of spicheren, henderson nevertheless carefully selected his sources when researching this book, again including regimental histories. Act as communication link between hcls and team members and parents regarding all information and materials for. Moltke had originally planned to keep bazaine s army on the saar river. Moltke had planned to keep bazaines army on the saar river until he could attack it with the 2nd army in front and the 1st army on. The austroprussian war cambridge, 1996 and warfare and. The battle of aspernessling 2122 may 1809 was the first serious battlefield defeat suffered by napoleon, and saw the austrians repel a hasty french attempt to cross the danube close to vienna the francoaustrian war of 1809 had begin with an austrian invasion of bavaria, but this campaign.