BLUF

Frederick the Great's decisive victory at the Battle of Leuthen in 1757, achieved through innovative tactics and exploiting enemy miscalculations, secured Prussian control of Silesia and demonstrated the critical impact of adaptability in warfare.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the significance of the Battle of Leuthen in the context of the Seven Years’ War and its implications for European power dynamics.
  • Analyse the application of operational art and the importance of terrain and manoeuvre in achieving strategic objectives.
  • Recognize the enduring lessons of adaptability and deception in military strategy.
READ: The Importance of the Battle of Leuthen

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