“A defensive war is apt to betray us into too frequent detachment. Those generals who have had but little experience attempt to protect every point, while those who are better acquainted with their profession, having only the capital object in view, guard against a decisive blow, and acquiesce in small misfortunes to avoid greater.”
Quote by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, born on December 26, 1194, and died on December 13, 1250. He was one of the most influential rulers in medieval Europe, known for his strong military abilities and wide-ranging cultural interests. more
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