Second Hand Einrichtung des Kriegs-Wesens fur die Preussische Infanterie zu Friedens-Zeiten 1773

This remarkable scholarly edition reproduces and annotates the 1773 manual Einrichtung des Kriegs-Wesens für die Preußische Infanterie zu Friedens-Zeiten, compiled by Friedrich Wilhelm Carl von Schmettau. Conceived as a complete guide to the Prussian infantry’s organisation, drill, and administration in the years after the Seven Years’ War, the work provides a unique insight into the evolution of Frederick the Great’s army and the early modern military system.

Edited by Martin Winter, this modern two-volume edition includes the entire original text with historical commentary plus a second volume of high-quality colour plates. These illustrations depict uniforms, equipment, and drill formations in meticulous detail, making the set a valuable reference for historians and collectors alike.

Key features:

• Complete transcription and critical apparatus of the 1773 manuscript.
• Extensive visual material documenting infantry formations, drill movements, and uniform evolution.
• Contextual analysis linking the manual to late 18th-century Prussian military reforms.
• An essential source for understanding peace-time training and regulation in the Friderician army.