Wednesday 24 March 2021

Carl Gustav Armfelt and the Struggle for Finland during the Great Northern War Eirik Hornborg

 This classic work should be on everyone interested in the Great Northern war period's wants list.  It's the first time a book has been published in English for the Finnish and Norwegian campaigns. Originally published in 1953 it has only now been translated into English by Erik Faithfull. As well as the translation, this edition of  it is very well illustrated with maps, engravings, aerial photography and Maksim Borisov's artwork. This all makes for a very complete treatment. Part of this book is a biography on Armfelt someone considered a hero in Finland. The battle of Storkyro and the siege of Trondheim are covered in detail. Of course the Carolean Death March - a great tragedy is placed under the microscope. So if you are interested in the Great Northern war after the death of Charles XII and beyond this book is for you. See Here

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