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Frederick II of Prussia - It has been said by a...
It has been said by a certain general, that the first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations. (Frederick II of Prussia)

It has been said by a certain general, that the first object in the establishment of an army ought to be making provision for the belly, that being the basis and foundation of all operations.

Frederick II of Prussia

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