古德明英语军事小故事：大 帝 和 逃 兵(中英对照)
古德明《征服英语》之英语军事故事，古德明，香港英语教育作家，他开了一个《征服英语专栏》，在专栏中专门用英语写了世界近代史上的军事小故事，用英语讲述历史中那些惊心动魄的战争。大 帝 和 逃 兵
as prussia grew strong under frederick the great, neighbouring countries began conspiring against him. frederick decided to strike first, thus beginning the seven years' war. in 1759, frederick suffered a disastrous defeat at kunersdorf, and it seemed that prussia would inevitably be overcome by her russian, austrian and french
opponents. many prussian soldiers deserted in despair. one such men was captured and brought before the king, who asked him why he had left the colours. "because things were going so badly for your majesty," the man replied.
frederick thought for a moment and then with a wink told the deserter, "i suggest you wait a week. then if things are no better, we'll both desert together."
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