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Königgrätz 1866: The Creation of Modern Germany

Königgrätz 1866: The Creation of Modern Germany

Konstam, Angus
Krommenacker, Manuel

Paperback

Series: Campaign, Book 429

Austrian & Hungarian HistoryGeneral World HistoryGerman History

Publisher Price: $25.00

ISBN10: 1472871286
ISBN13: 9781472871282
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: Jun 16 2026
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.33 Depth: 9.78
Language: English

An in-depth look at one of the biggest set-piece battles and one of the most decisive in European history pre-WWI.

Growing friction between the centuries-old Austrian Empire, self-styled guardian of Germany, and the smaller but more dynamic Prussian Empire led to war between the two countries. In June 1866, three Prussian armies crossed into Bohemia, and brushed aside the hastily assembled Austrian forces that stood in their path. The battered Austrians fell back to the town of Könnigrätz (now the Czech city of Hradec Králové) on the River Elbe, where their reserves were waiting. The battle began on 3 July and resulted in a Prussian victory.

Expert historian Angus Konstam explores this critical battle of the Austro-Prussian War, examining what the Prussian victory meant for the political landscape and how it led to the modern German state. Featuring stunning artwork, detailed maps and period images, this book also highlights how advanced Industrial Age technology played an important role, and how more modern tactics fought against the old style.

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