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Quotation from History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great by Thomas Carlyle

“Children, don't forsake me, in this pinch”

Thomas Carlyle (spoken by Friedrich II (as reported by Carlyle from Kriele))

History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Book XIX, Ch. IV (Battle of Kunersdorf) (Project Gutenberg #2119)

Friedrich's plea to his breaking army at the end of the battle of 12 August 1759.

Citation: "Children, don't forsake me, in this pinch" — Thomas Carlyle, History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, Book XIX, Ch. IV (Battle of Kunersdorf) (Project Gutenberg #2119). (id carlyle-frederick-the-great-q5)

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