I've been in this position before at the Battle of Marengo. I lost the battle at five o'clock, but I won it back again at seven!
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Field Marshal Gebhard von Blücher Raise high the black flags, children. No pity. No prisoners. I'll shoot any man I see with pity in him. Forward!
Marshal Michel Ney Up to them. Up to them! Do I fight alone? Are you French? Fight with me! Are you the Guard? Stand with me! Do you know me? I am Ney! Ney, Marshal of France!
Field Marshall Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington You really are the best of my generals.
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