German Account of the Italian Campaign 1859

Forming the first in our series of C19th reprints and translations to deal with campaigns other than 1866, this pamphlet reprints an article that originally appeared in the United Services Magazine of 1859. The unknown author, one may imagine he was most likely an Austrian officer, published his account in the Augsburger Zeitung shortly after the war, the English translation appearing soon afterwards.The writer provides a succinct resum#65533; of the strategy employed by the opposing...
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Forming the first in our series of C19th reprints and translations to deal with campaigns other than 1866, this pamphlet reprints an article that originally appeared in the United Services Magazine of 1859. The unknown author, one may imagine he was most likely an Austrian officer, published his account in the Augsburger Zeitung shortly after the war, the English translation appearing soon afterwards.The writer provides a succinct resum#65533; of the strategy employed by the opposing forces at the onset of the campaign, and then details the ensuing actions and battles, including Montebello, Palestro, Magenta, Melegnano, and of course, Solferino. All in all, the text provides a good pr#65533;cis of the campaign in under thirty pagesKey FeaturesIdeal ready-reference covering the Campaign in Italy, 1859 Provides details of preliminary strategy and recounts all notable battles and engagements