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  1. Prussian Army

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    The confidence held by the Prussian high command entering the War of the Fourth Coalition was fatally misplaced. The combined forces of Napoleon Bonaparte shattered the Prussian Army in a series of engagements in October 1806, most notably the twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt.
    The defeat is commonly attributed to superior French tactical flexibility a…
  2. Self Strengthening Movement

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    Military Modernization and Arsenals
    The initial impetus for the movement stemmed directly from the need to suppress the massive internal rebellions that nearly toppled the dynasty in the mid-19th century. This led to the rapid establishment of arsenals and shipyards' often under the direct patronage of regional governors.
    Key early facilities included the Jiangnan Arsenal (founded 1865) in Shanghai and the Fuzhou Navy Yard (founded 1866). …