--- product_id: 4068505 title: "Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War'" brand: "smith" price: "¥25433" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4068505-armies-of-the-seven-years-war-commanders-equipment-uniforms-strategies store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War' **Brand:** smith **Price:** ¥25433 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War' by smith - **How much does it cost?** ¥25433 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4068505-armies-of-the-seven-years-war-commanders-equipment-uniforms-strategies) ## Best For - smith enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted smith brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War' - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5185FALFpOL.jpg) ![Armies of the Seven Years War: Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms and Strategies of the 'First World War' - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lHdtuNZuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book was nicely bound and the uniforms were clear and the text was informative. There could be more color plates. *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2013* I collect toy soldiers of this period as well as the Napoleonic Wars and it is good that this text is available for review. Mr. Digby Smith should of be proud of this book as not many books cover the Seven Years War for collectors in color and with historical content. Thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Close but no cigar *by F***K on Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012* I've enjoyed many of Smith's books, both written under the nom de plume of Otto von Pivka and now under his own name. They are, in general, well-researched and complete. This latest volume on the Armies of the Seven Years War is a disappointment.It purports to cover "Commanders, Equipment, Uniforms, and Strategies of the 'First World War'" In fact, it is a uniform guide and not much else. Virtually no commanders are mentioned and certainly none are discussed in any depth. There is a brief and not very satisfying chapter on Military Tactics, Weapons and Equipment which spends (for example) more words on breech-loading rifles (which were not used in the war) than it does on all other infantry equipment combined. It has a section on artillery ammunition which is embarrassingly inaccurate, claiming that canister was fired from howitzers while cannon fired grape shot. (Both fired canister; grape shot was used by larger caliber weapons, usually naval guns.)There is a short (one page) chapter on Political Background which is as close to a discussion of strategy as there is. There is a longer chapter on Naval Warfare; I have no idea what it is doing in a book on the Armies of the Seven Years War.The overwhelming content of the book deals with uniforms. There is a lot of material here, but there is also a great deal missing -- too much, in my opinion.Common variations from regulation uniforms are not mentioned. This is particularly problematic for the Russian Army. Smith describes the Russian regulation uniform but neglects to mention that the Russian infantry routinely left their heavy green coats with the regimental baggage during summer (most of the campaign season) and marched and fought in their red sleeved waistcoats -- fails even to mention that their waistcoats were sleeved instead of sleeveless. Likewise he lists the uniform of cuirassier regiments but fails to mention that the regiments converted to cuirassiers from dragoons shortly before the war fought in their dragoon uniforms and were not issued cuirasses.More annoying, at least one entire army is missing. There is a chapter on the Ducal Electorate of Bavaria and the Palatinate which explains the two states were combined in 1777 (well after the end of the war) and then proceeds to describe the uniforms of the Bavarian Army and completely ignore the army of the Palatinate, which was as important as the Bavarian Army in the war.Organizational information is spotty. A brief rundown of unit organizations is included for most armies but there is little mention of changes during the war, including important ones. The infantry regiments of Hesse-Kassel, for example, are described as having only a single battalion, ignoring the mid-war reorganization which gave them two battalions each.These problems were uncovered after a fairly light page-through. Whether there are more problems of this sort lurking in the text I cannot say. I give it three stars. It's not that it's a bad book, it's simply not the book advertized and, more importantly, it's not the book I was expecting from this author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating. . . *by R***Z on Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013* A highly interesting title on the various army uniforms, flags, personalities, and battles of the period. Of particular interest are the chapters detailing the minor players of the Seven Years War, for example the various contingents of the Holy Roman Empire, which are not often covered in nearly as much detail in many other sources, when they are included at all. Lots and lots of period and later illustrations of the various troops covered in both B&W and color. Armies of the Seven Years War is HIGHLY recommended and will be a worthy addition to your collection of books on the subject if you are at all interested in the warfare and armies of the mid-18th century. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4068505-armies-of-the-seven-years-war-commanders-equipment-uniforms-strategies](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4068505-armies-of-the-seven-years-war-commanders-equipment-uniforms-strategies) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-26*