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Frederick the Great (1712 to 1786) ruled Prussia from 1740 to 1786. In 1730 Fred fled his father's iron discipline fleeing to England but turned back, Frederick 1 had him thrown in jail then made him watch his friend's, Hans, head cut off.  After this Fred acted like a Hohenzollern, Prussian Royalty. Fred was at War much of the time (Silesian Wars (1740 to 1745) and the 7 Years War (1756 to 1763) during he expanded and held Prussia's territories. Regarded as one of the greatest Strategists and Organizationalists of all time Fred read everything he could about War.  He had his Troops practice loading and reloading such that they could shoot twice as many volleys as anyone else, there was constant lead flying from the Prussians.  He personally led his troops into Battle having 6 horses shot out from under him. Frederick 11 said, I was young, I had inherited a big army and I liked to see my name in the Newspapers. Fred was extremely bright, he spoke 6 languages, including English, he was very cultured and was a longtime friend of Voltaire, he composed 4 Symphonies amongst other musical works, he was a Freemason and he allowed religious tolerance, he described Hunting as cruel, he loved dogs--he was very capable and kind.  The American Navy was originally modelled on Britain's and its Army on the Prussian the most successful of the day.