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

CHAPTER VII
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Whether they could in reality have stormed him, had they all been willing, is still a question; and must continue one.

Wednesday evening, 9th September, there was much movement noticeable in the Russian camp; also among the Austrian, there are regiments, foot and horse, coming down hitherward.

"Meaning to try it then ?" thought Friedrich, and got at once under arms.

Suppositions were various; but about 10 at night, the whole Russian Camp went up in flame; and, next morning, the Russians were not there.
Russian main Army clean gone; already got to Jauer, as we hear; and Beck with a Division to see them safe across the Oder;--only Czernichef and 20,000 being left, as a Corps of Loudon's.

Who, with all Austrians, are quiet in their Heights of Kunzendorf again.


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