Scharnhorst(1978)

Scharnhorst is a historical series following the life of Gerhard von Scharnhorst, a Prussian general who rose from humble farming roots in Lower Saxony to become a military reformer. Spanning 1806 to 1813, the series chronicles his most pivotal years as he and Baron vom Stein reshape the Prussian army despite initial royal resistance from King Frederick William III. The narrative captures Scharnhorst's triumphs and setbacks during Napoleon's occupation of Europe, culminating in the popular uprising of 1813 and the crucial Russian-German alliance against French forces. This is the first dramatic portrayal of the reformer's transformative final chapter, exploring how military innovation and political will forged Prussia's path to liberation.