The Campaign of Königgrätz A Study of the Austro-Prussian Conflict in the Light of the American Civil War

** "The Campaign of Königgrätz" by Arthur L. Wagner is a late 19th-century analysis of the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. It presents the events before and during the clash, particularly at Königgrätz. Wagner compares the strategies and military innovations to those used in the American Civil War. Wagner points out Prussia’s improved army and carefully planned tactics, which shaped the war's progression. The narrative is meticulously factual, giving readers insights into the armies' planning and readiness, with a focus on how differences in diplomatic negotiations and military organization played a role in determining the war's outcome. **