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The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 1
In which the narrative turns to the military affairs of the Revolution, pondering the curious interplay of reason, chance, and fervour that led to its success upon the battlefield. It reminds us that victories in war are seldom inevitable, and that the fortunes of armies are as tightly woven into the fabric of a nation’s life as the events that stir its heart and mind.
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