This is the first comprehensive history of the campaign that determined control of Germany following Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in Russia. Michael V. Leggiere reveals how; in the spring of 1813; Prussia; the weakest of the great powers; led the struggle against Napoleon as a war of national liberation. Using German; French; British; Russian; Austrian and Swedish sources; he provides a panoramic history that covers the full sweep of the battle for Germany from the mobilization of the belligerents; strategy; and operations to coalition warfare; diplomacy; and civil-military relations. He shows how Russian war weariness conflicted with Prussian impetuosity; resulting in the crisis that almost ended the Sixth Coalition in early June. In a single campaign; Napoleon drove the Russo-Prussian army from the banks of the Saale to the banks of the Oder. The Russo-Prussian alliance was perilously close to imploding; only to be saved at the eleventh-hour by an armistice.
#2023770 in Books Erndell Scott 2016-01-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.29 #File Name: 0997233907442 pagesPaper Boats
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. they needed to more than trust each other… they needed to love each otherBy CustomerRarely am I moved enough to write a review on a book I’ve read. Paper Boats by Erndell Scott is the exception.The book takes place in war torn Germany during the final days of WWII. It follows two young boys; Otto and Joseph. One a Hitler youth and the other a Jewish boy; torn from his family and pressed into service as a courier for the German army.This is ultimately a story of a friendship that develops between these young boys; but the circumstances as to how these two become friends is a long and event filled journey… and one that the reader is privileged to be a part of.Our history books tell us of WWII. We know the countries that were involved; we know of the leaders; the ideologies and the atrocities. Paper Boats; however; gives insight as to how the horror of war affected the people living in the midst of it; but especially the children. Joseph and Otto came from different faiths; different neighborhoods; different social classes. They were each instilled with different belief systems. The war taught them that each was each other’s enemy. But fate placed them in a situation where each needed the other to survive. If they were to survive the war’s final days; they needed to more than trust each other… they needed to love each other.I won’t ruin the book for those who have not yet read it; but Paper Boats is a thoughtfully told story. It’s an epic journey that tugs at your heart. You will learn to know and love the characters; cheering for their triumphs; mourning at their losses and praying for their ultimate survival. This book demonstrates how blind hatred and misguided ideology can ruin nations; but that tolerance and understanding can heal.Paper Boats was a book I had a hard time putting down. I fell in love with Otto and Joseph and felt badly when heavy eyelids forced me to leave them each night; me in my comfortable bed; while they suffered; cold and shivering. I couldn't wait to join them again at the end of each day to be with them in spirit; accompanying them on their journey. I felt a part of it all. Brilliant storytelling.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great read so farBy Customer'Paper Boats' by Erndell Scott is a captivating glimpse into portions of World War II that you don't read about in history books. This book follows a young Jewish boy trying to figure out his place in the world at the end of the war. Go behind enemy lines with Otto; the young protagonist; as he makes life and death decisions and wages his own internal battle with acceptance.Great read so far; and I can't wait to finish!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful ReadBy CustomerThis book was quite frankly...captivating. I picked this book based on my interest in WWII history as the backdrop for this story. Erndell Scott did a fantastic job of keeping you on the edge of your seat and the rollercoaster ride of emotions was most impressive. As you place yourself in the shoes of Otto; the main character; you question "How would I handle this situation; what would I do?" You really "feel" Otto's range of emotions from ultimate despair to emphatic joy as he experiences life changing decisions on each and every page.
