The King and His Fortresses: Frederick the Great and Prussian Permanent Fortifications 1740-1786

A detailed exploration of Prussian fortifications under Frederick the Great, examining their construction, theory, and strategic significance.

The King and His Fortresses describes Prussian fortifications during the reign of Frederick the Great — the historical background, the experience of attacking the fortresses captured by the Prussian king, and the theory of fortification. At the book’s core are two extensive chapters describing the fortresses built and modernized by the Prussians in tw...