The Prussian artillery in the campaign of 1866

This clear-sighted account provides a concise study of the performance and tactics of the Prussian artillery during the Campaign in Bohemia against the Austrians and Saxons in 1866.

Following a brief introduction on the equipment used, the author provides an admirable precis of tactical considerations, followed by a chronological narrative of the chief battles, describing, for each, the role and performance of the Prussian artillery.