Looking for background information on Prussia
Hello
I am currently researching for a novel based in Prussia over the period of 1806 - 1818
I am hoping some of these forums might be able to assist with answers to the following questions 1. Would it have been likely for a middle class young man to volunteer for the army in 1806
2. In 1806 were the Prussian army general soldiers still brutalised or had a more modern training system come into play at that time
3. Once France had defeated the Prussians, what level of occupation was there of Prussia ,the bits that remained Prussia, by the French
4. What was the level of plunder that was carried out by the French, thinking here not so much on the reparations that were dictated by the Treaty but rather what the common townsfolk would expect to suffer.
Cheers for those, that first one has some great info.
Most books are fairly general and it's pretty easy to get an understandng of the tactics etc, the hard bit is the human element. For example what were the orders that were given, I see those articles above mention that so that is a huge help.