D. D. D. Dossier detective Dubrovsky (№ 327268)

- If you're scared, I'll do it for you!
- Are you serious?
- So said Suvorov, Prince of Coburg, before the battle of Rymnik.
- What Prince?
What? He was afraid of his cowardice, and took part in the battle. Both became famous...
Quote Explanation: Frederick Josiah of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfelden (26 December 1737, Coburg - February 26, 1815, Coburg) - Ernestine the Prince, commanded the troops of the Habsburgs in the late 1780's and early 1790-ies. 1 August, at Focsani, the Prince along with Russian military leader Suvorov, attacked 30-thousand army of Osman Pasha and gained a brilliant victory. The winners got lots of loot, including 16 flags. On September 22 at the river Rymnik, Prince Coburg and Suvorov defeated the army of Yusuf Pasha. The Turks resisted: more than 5 thousand Turkish soldiers remained on the battlefield, 100 banners and 80 guns fell into the hands of the victors.
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№ 327268   Added MegaMozg 28-05-2018 / 23:07

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