The Austro-Hungarian Army of the Seven Years War

by Albert Seaton

This book traces the development of the dominance of the Austrian Hapsburgs in Eastern Europe as they established themselves as eventual rulers of Austria, Hungary, Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia. The latter was the setting for severe fighting as the Austro-Hungarian army tried and failed to resist Prussian attempts to seize the region. The Seven Years War (1756-1763) pitted Frederick the Great of Prussia against Maria Theresa of Austro-Hungary as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0850451493
• ISBN13: 9780850451498
• Release Date: June 1973
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 41 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

A dated, but good starting point

It can not be over emphasized that thirty-five years have passed since the publication of this book. Osprey was still "creating the template" for their outstanding series in 1973. Huge amounts of archival documentation have come to light in the intervening time period. That said, this is still a good read with wonderful illustrations by the consistently excellent R. Ottenfield. Albert Seaton's text provides a good study of the background of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and it's role in the war. The book does not have much information on the organisation, training and tactics of the army in question. However, back in 1973, prior to the Seven Years War Association, and the numerous works of Christopher Duffy, any information of the SevenYears War in Europe was a treasure trove to American wargamers and military modellers.