Christopher Duffy est un historien militaire britannique dont la spécialisation réside dans l'histoire militaire de l'ère moderne européenne. Avec un accent particulier sur les forces armées allemandes, prussiennes et autrichiennes, il est réputé pour ses travaux sur la guerre de Sept Ans et Frédéric le Grand. Sa maîtrise de plusieurs langues lui a permis de plonger en profondeur dans l'histoire militaire. Ses écrits explorent la stratégie militaire, la culture et l'impact des conflits dans une perspective unique.
In 1805, over the course of five ruthless months, Napoleon projected his army from the Channel coast into the heart of central Europe, virtually destroying the Austrian and Russian armies on the way. The Battle of Austerlitz, on December 2nd of that year, was the greatest victory of Napoleon's Grande Armee, and as such is one of the most important episodes of the Napoleonic Wars.
This is a study of the greatest army of its time, the army of Frederick the Great, by the finest historian of the wars of the 18th Century.
A superbly researched and detailed narrative of the Russian campaign in the Alps against the armies of Revolutionary France.
Focusing on siege warfare during its most innovative era, this classic text offers an integrated survey of the subject, making it a significant resource for military history enthusiasts and early modern historians alike. The book is well illustrated, enhancing its value as a companion for those interested in the complexities and strategies of historical sieges.
The narrative explores the strategic military buildup of Austria, which, fueled by powerful alliances, sought to reclaim its dominance after previous defeats. Despite its formidable forces and reformed army, Prussia, led by Frederick the Great, managed to withstand the onslaught, resulting in a prolonged and bloody stalemate. The book delves into the complexities of warfare, examining both the tactical brilliance of the Prussian forces and the challenges faced by Austria in their quest for revenge.
Exploring the experiences of soldiers during the Age of Reason, the author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including archives, letters, and diaries. This meticulous research provides a vivid and personal insight into the realities of war, revealing the thoughts and emotions of those who fought. By weaving together these firsthand accounts, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the impact of conflict on individuals during this pivotal historical period.
Origins and Nature of Russian Military Power 1700-1800
Focusing on the evolution of the Russian military from 1700 to the late eighteenth century, the book examines the interplay of Western and indigenous influences in shaping a powerful regular army. It highlights how these factors contributed to the development of Russia's military capabilities and explores the methods through which Russian power was asserted in Western contexts.
An in-depth analysis of an 18th Century army, this book stands out as a significant contribution to military history. Authored by a leading historian of the period, it offers a comprehensive examination of the army's structure, strategies, and impact on historical events, providing readers with valuable insights into military practices of the time.
As an impartial historian Christopher Duffy deals comprehensively with the reasons for ultimate triumph of the Hanoverian cause in 1746.
The later seventeenth and eighteenth centuries have been acclaimed as the classic period of artillery fortification. This was an era when fortresses and fortress systems shaped the calculations of strategists and statesmen, and often dictated the course of campaigns. The age was one of almost constant conflict and this book, originally published in 1985, explores the influence of the fortress in the dynastic wars of Bourbon, Habsburg and Hohenzollern, the contest for influence in the Baltic, the last crusades of the West against the Turks, and in the peculiar conditions of colonial campaigning and the War of the American Independence.