The curious incidents and adventures from the very eventful life of Mr. Heinrich Achaz von Bismark.
Published by Karl Curtius, Berlin (Memoirs, written down in 1856). Only the period up to the departure from K 13 is shown.
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Notes on the Height of the Old Prussian Soldier - Tactical Background, Requirements and Practice
The essay was originally published in: Zeitschrift für Heereskunde, No. 354 March/April 1991, pp. 43 ff.
Organisation
The Prussian Army under Frederick William I (1713 - 40) - Chapter 5 - The Cavalry
When Frederick William I ascended the throne in 1713, he found 97 cavalry companies (house troops = Garde du Corps and Gens d`armes and 13 regiments, as well as 1 free company) with 7,737 men (= 3,791 Reuter and 3,946 dragoons).
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The Prussian Army under Frederick William I (1713 - 40) - Chapter 6 - The Technical Troops
Artillery was, alongside infantry and cavalry, the youngest of the three arms, although its origins in Prussia go back to the 14th century. The handling of the firearms and cannons was initially performed by masters who gradually formed their own guild. Only under the Great Elector (1640–88) was the artillery subordinated to officers and thus turned into a regular military formation. On 1 Jan. 1672 the Great Elector issued an “Articuls-Brieff vor die Artillerie-Bediente in denen Chur-Fürstlichen Brandenburgischen Vestungen” [1], which, in addition to the oath formula for the gunsmith, contained detailed requirements and rules of conduct for the artillery personnel. In 1683 one bombadier and four gunner companies were established, and thus the artillery actually first emerged as an independent arm. King Frederick I also promoted the artillery and on 20 Dec. 1697 appointed Margrave Philip of Brandenburg‑Schwedt (1669–1711) as Generalfeldzeugmeister and Chief of the Artillery. He strove for its organization and training. Under his aegis the artillery received service regulations. These were confirmed by the King on 15 Mar. 1704 and in 12 articles regulated the internal affairs of the arm [2].