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

CHAPTER VI
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216-221.] Enough, Winterfeld lay bleeding to death, the Hill was lost, Prussians drawing off slowly and back-foremost, about two in the afternoon; upon which the Austrians also drew off, leaving only a small party on the Hill, who voluntarily quitted it next morning.

Next morning, likewise, Winterfeld had died.

The Hill was, except as bravado, and by way of comfort to Kaunitz, nothing for the Austrians; but the death of Winterfeld, which had come by chance to them in the business, was probably a great thing.

Better than two pitched battles gained: who shall say?
He was a shining figure, this Winterfeld; dangerous to the Austrians.

The most shining figure in the Prussian Army, except its Chief; and had great thoughts in his head.


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