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

CHAPTER XII
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237.] to my left, with intent to seize [storm, if necessary] the Height of St.
Michael,--when I came upon the Enemy's Army.

I made two true attacks, and two false: the Enemy resisted obstinately; but the sustained valor of your troops prevailed: and, after three hours in fire, the Enemy was obliged to yield everywhere.

I don't yet know the number of Prisoners; but there must be above 4,000:--the Reichs Army has lost next to nothing; the stress of effort fell to the Austrian share.

We have got quantities of Cannon and Flags; Lieutenant-General Roth of the Reichs Army is among our Prisoners.

I reckon we have lost from 2 to 3,000 men; among them no Officer of mark.


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