With Royal Headquarters 1870-71 [Illustrated Edition]

Includes the Franco-Prussian Map Pack with over 35 maps, plans and diagrams of the engagements of the war Julius von Verdy du Vernois was a noted Prussian General and strategist, he served with great distinction in the Austro-Prussian war of 1866 and participated in the climactic battle of Königgratz. He was appointed to the General Staff in 1867 as head of the intelligence section becoming a close assistant and confidant of the great Graf von Moltke. His chief fame rests on his service with the