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By: Simon Millar

ISBN: 9781846030017
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2006
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Wellington said that of all, the battle of Assaye from the Second Mahratta War (1803-05) in central India, was the bloodiest for the numbers that I ever saw. This book examines the bitter 3-hour battle, which was won by Wellesley's coolness and leadership.


(Paperback)

By: Simon Millar

ISBN: 9781841762975
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2001
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The important Austrian victory at Kolin in 1757 broke the Prussian siege of Prague and saved the second city of the Holy Roman Empire from capture by Frederick the Great. This volume details the actions that took place at Kolin, covering the commanders, their plans and the outcome.


(Paperback)

By: Simon Millar

ISBN: 9781841765099
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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By July 1757, in the aftermath of defeat at Kolin, the situation looked bleak for Frederick the Great of Prussia. This title examines how on 6 December, Frederick won what was perhaps his greatest victory at Leuthen. Five days later, Breslau surrendered.


(Paperback)

By: Simon Millar

ISBN: 9781846032318
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2008
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)

By: Simon Millar

ISBN: 9781841766966
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2003
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Zorndorf was the first battle in which Frederick the Great faced the Russians. He had not taken the Russian threat seriously, but despite all of his tactical skill he could not achieve a breakthrough and the battle degenerated into a slugging match.