. A history of all nations from the earliest times; being a universal historical library . Saxonj-, thaiiks to the extravagance of her court, was inno state of preparation. The army of observation, 30,000 strong,which Frederick posted on the Saxon frontier, under the commandof old Dessau, was more than sufficient to hold that land in decisive stroke must fall in Silesia itself, where now at last anAustrian army made its appearance. Up to March, 1741, the government at Vienna had collectedwith the greatest difficulty a corps of 25,000 men, which wasplaced under the connnand of Field-M
. A history of all nations from the earliest times; being a universal historical library . Saxonj-, thaiiks to the extravagance of her court, was inno state of preparation. The army of observation, 30,000 strong,which Frederick posted on the Saxon frontier, under the commandof old Dessau, was more than sufficient to hold that land in decisive stroke must fall in Silesia itself, where now at last anAustrian army made its appearance. Up to March, 1741, the government at Vienna had collectedwith the greatest difficulty a corps of 25,000 men, which wasplaced under the connnand of Field-Marshal Count Neipperg. AtVienna all were full of confidence : the tried imjJerial squadronswould easily sweep the Prussian parade soldiers out of first all was promising for the Austrians. True, Neipperg wastoo late to save Glogau, which the Prince of Dessau took by he relieved Neisse, and suddenly appeared in the midst ofFredericks army, the Prussian quarters having been pitched deci-dedly too far apart. But now Neijjperg delayed so lung that Ao. 1741. ®onna(enb/. No. VI
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