SCHELLENBERG 2 VII 1704. DANUBE EXPEDITION - EUGEN GORB

Discover the fascinating story of Prince Marlborough's Danube campaign, a military operation that changed the fate of the war. This book takes the reader back to a time when Vienna faced capture by Maximilian of Bavaria, and the Habsburg dynasty in the Holy Roman Empire hung by a thread. The Battle of Schellenberg (Donauwörth) proved to be a turning point, leading Bavaria to the brink of destruction.

• Detailed description of Prince Marlborough's Danube campaign
• Strategic analysis of Marlborough's march and its impact on the war
• History of the Battle of Schellenberg and its consequences
• Description of the situation of Vienna and the Habsburg dynasty at that time
• Information about Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm of Baden and his role in the events
• Unique perspective on military operations and their impact on history

The uniqueness of Marlborough's march to the Danube lay in the fact that the French could not discover the true purpose of the campaign until the Prince directed his troops from the Middle Rhine to the east. The march was carried out very carefully and cautiously, because for Marlborough, it was not speed that mattered, but the physical condition and high morale of his soldiers. This book offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at this operation, analyzing the strategic and tactical decisions that led to its success.

The author, Eugen Gorb, describes the events of those days with passion and precision, transporting the reader to the heart of the battle turmoil. Thanks to detailed descriptions and analyses, the reader can better understand the complexity of the political and military situation of that time. This book is not only a historical account, but also a fascinating story of courage, strategy and determination.

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of warfare and European politics of the 18th century. Thanks to it, you can better understand the historical and strategic context of those times, and appreciate the role played in it by Prince Marlborough and his allies. It is a read that will surely enrich knowledge and provide many emotions.