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  1. Prussian Army

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    Following Frederick II (the Great)'s death, a period of institutional complacency set in. While the structures established earlier remained impressive on paper, the doctrinal rigidity and the over-reliance on the legendary achievements of the past led to a stagnation of tactical thought. Training continued to focus heavily on parade-ground precision, often at the expense of practical field adaptability. The rigid adherence to the General Regulations of 1790 meant that any tactical innovation had to navigate a complex bureaucracy, leading to slow adoption …