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History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. XVIII. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER III
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The Prussians, more than once, had nearly got into the place by surprisal; but, owing to mere luck of the Austrians, never could,--say the same parties.

[Archenholtz, i.

85, 87.] A DIARIUM of Prag Siege is still extant, Two DIARIUMS; punctual diurnal account, both Austrian and Prussian: [In _ Helden-Geschichte,_ iv.
42-56, Prussian DIARIUM; ib.

73-86, Austrian.] which it is far from our intention to inflict on readers, in this haste.

Siege lasted six weeks; four weeks extremely hot,--from May 19th, when the proper artilleries, in complete state, got up from Dresden.


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