God is always with the strongest battalions.

Dieu est pour les gros escadrons.

Frederick the Great

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God's favor

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Frederick the Great

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Language

French

Time

1760 1760s 18th century

Occupation

King National leader Royalty

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Germany Europe

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Citation

Frederick the Great. Letter to the Duchess Luise Dorothea von Gotha. 8 May 1760.

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