An interesting antidote to the view that the Prussians couldn't beat the French in the Revolutionary Wars - the problem clearly wasn't tactical inferiority, it was lack of Prussian commitment to the war (focus on Poland and Austro-Prussian rivalry) and the over-cautious Prussian commanders who failed to follow up on their victories
Yes - Custine regarded them as the best troops in Europe
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An interesting antidote to the view that the Prussians couldn't beat the French in the Revolutionary Wars - the problem clearly wasn't tactical inferiority, it was lack of Prussian commitment to the war (focus on Poland and Austro-Prussian rivalry) and the over-cautious Prussian commanders who failed to follow up on their victories