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The '''Battle of the Windmill''' is a fictional battle in the novel '']'' by ]. In real life, with events in ''Animal Farm'' mirroring those in the ], this represents the ] (]), mostly the ]. |
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For two years, the animals of Animal Farm worked to construct a windmill that would help with their work. The first attempt was destroyed by a storm because of its thin walls, but the leader ] claims it was ]d by ]. Finally, the animals completed the windmill. Afterwards, ] made deals with two neighboring farms, Foxwood (led by Mr. Pilkington) and Pinchfield (led by Mr. Frederick). Napoleon accepted a deal with Frederick and sold timber for five ]. Three days later, Napoleon discovered the notes were ]. He immediately ordered a ] on Frederick. |
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The next morning, Frederick and his men arrived with the intent to attack and gain control of the title deeds of Animal Farm. The animals realized that they couldn't win like they did at the ]: there were more men and six had ]s. Napoleon expected that Pilkington would come help, but his ]s delivered a message from Pilkington: "Serves you right." With all the animals frightened, Napoleon and Boxer were unable to rally the others. |
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The first thing Frederick and his men did was proceed to the windmill. There, they drilled a hole and placed ] inside. They detonated and the windmill was destroyed. The infuriated animals attacked, but sustained heavy ]. After a violent and costly confrontation, Napoleon unleashed his corps of attack dogs; after their attack, the animals prevailed with the retreat of the men. However, it came at great cost. |
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The battle is absent in the ]; in the film, Mr. and Mrs. Jones destroyed the windmill themselves. |
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* The real-life ], which took place in 19th-century ]. |
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