The kings of Prussia ruled as an absolute monarchy from 1701-1740. A strong army helped the rulers gain power.
Prussia invaded France in response to France declaring war on Austria. This invasion created a strong army, which conquered most of Europe.
He used his army to control all of Prussia.
He used his army to control all of Prussia.
Frederick the Great of Prussia was the most powerful.
Frederick II of Prussia (1712 to 1786) is supposed to have said that he wanted Prussia to become 'not a country with an army, but an army with a country'. These days the expression is most often used of Pakistan.
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Once Frederick Williams I was allowed to keep his own army this caused him to use his army to control Prussia. The army grew considerably and this allowed Williams to expand his territory. He became the the Great Elector.