History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER XXI.
BATTLES AND VICTORIES.
Battle of Hohenfriedberg.--Religious Antagonism.--Anecdote of the King.--Retreat of the Austrians.--Horrors of War.--“A slight Pleasantry.”--Sufferings of the Prussian Army.--The Victory of Fontenoy.--Frederick’s Pecuniary Embarrassments.--Executive Abilities of Maria Theresa.--Inflexibility of the Austrian Queen.-- The Retreat to Silesia.--The Surprise at Sohr.--Military Genius of Frederick.--Great Victory of Sohr 352