Episode 117: Frederick the Great and Prussia’s Rise to Power

Jesse is absent this week, so our Matthias delves deep into Frederick the Great, one of history’s most pivotal military figures. Discover a poor nation transformed into a European superpower. Frederick's revolutionary military tactics, and the surprising influence his legend had on Hitler and WWII. From the legendary Battle of Leuthen to the “Miracle of Brandenburg,” this episode explores how Frederick’s legacy shaped German military doctrine for centuries. Join our community! The steps are simple: - Visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://both-sides-of-the-wire.com/⁠Select your rank – (Captain comes with one month free) - Fill in your details and use promo code: DEEPDARKWOODS - Enjoy ad-free podcasts and exclusive content with us! - Don’t forget, you can change your tier, upgrade or cancel at any time. Thanks so much for your support! Support via Paypal: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow-paypal⁠ E-Mail: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Website: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/bsow⁠ Battle Guide YouTube Channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BattleGuideVT⁠ Our WW1 Podcast: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/nsq⁠ If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter BlueSky: @jessealexander.bsky.social ⁠Twitter: ⁠@BattleguideVT⁠ Credits: - Host: Prof. Dr. Matthias Strohn & Jesse Alexander - Production: Linus Klaßen - Editing: Linus Klaßen

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