He lowered the time required for all males to serve (e2020)
they resisted all efforts for reform
Most of the military 'build-up' was the work of his father, Frederick William I (reigned 1713-1740). The latter had remained at peace, but Frederick II decided to use the army he had inherited.
In 1861, Czar Alexander II issued an order to emancipate the serfs in Russia, marking a significant social reform. This decision was driven by various factors, including the need to modernize the Russian economy, military defeats, and growing social unrest. The emancipation aimed to improve agricultural productivity and create a more mobile labor force, ultimately seeking to strengthen the empire. The reform, however, was met with mixed reactions and had lasting implications for Russian society.
Alexander the Great was taught military skills by his father, King Philip II of Macedon. Philip was an experienced and successful military leader and strategist, and he trained Alexander in various aspects of warfare from a young age. Under his guidance, Alexander developed a deep understanding of tactics, leadership, and military strategy, which he would later use to conquer much of the known world.
Yes, there was a pope named Alexander II.
Alexander Harvey II was born in 1923.
Alexander II of Epirus died in -242.
Alexander II of Kakheti was born in 1527.
Alexander II of Kakheti died in 1605.
Alexander II of Imereti died in 1510.
Alexander Walker II died in 1950.
Alexander Walker II was born in 1869.