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Frederick Ii The Great
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Tactical Innovation: The Oblique Order
Frederick perfected the oblique order tactic. This maneuver involved rapidly shifting the main body of the army to strike decisively at one flank of the enemy formation while refusing engagement elsewhere. The success of this required an unprecedented level of synchronized movement. It is often noted that Prussian infantry under Frederick’s command could execute a **[Double-Step March](/entries/double… -
Prussian Army
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Frederick II (the Great) perfected the oblique order, a tactical maneuver designed to concentrate overwhelming force against a weakened flank of the enemy line while keeping the rest of the Prussian force in a position of relative security. This required flawless communication and rigid adherence to drill, even under heavy fire.
A unique feature of the infantry was the development of the "Double-Step March," a cadence so r…