what are some good books about charles XII, his army and his campaigns, from reading about the war he seems like a fucking genius.
idk why don't you try googling it, sonny
>>1799414
just looking for recommendations, pal
>>1799467
i'm not ur pal, buddy
>>1799525
I'm not your buddy, guy
>>1799549
i'm not ur guy, friendo
>>1799572
I'm not your friendo, mate.
>charles XII
>genius
He was an idiot who got easily outsmarted by the Russians
>>1799379
sabaton
>>1801274
I didn't know mother nature was a russian.
>>1801306
They used their vast land and the weather to their advantage, they also raided and cut supply lines effectively. Meanwhile Charles XII marched on like an idiot.
>>1801314
This
>Sire, the Russians have captured our artillery and our food. what are your orders
>hurr lets keep marching surely nothing bad will happen xD
Read Charles's biography by Voltaire
>>1801314
They also broke their fleet at Gangut.
>>1802491
Wasn't that much more about pure military might than outsmarting anyone?
>>1801274
He was a tactical genius, but was a total autist. He lived by his creed: "I have resolved never to start an unjust war, but never to end a legitimate one except by defeating my enemies." He chased his victories too far, and didn't take his winnings and walk away.
>>1801979
I refuse to trust that >HRE memeing piece of shit
[spoiler]But, actually, is it a decent biography?[/spoiler]
>>1799379
Karolinerna by Verner Von Heidenstam
Sabaton