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battle_name=Battle of the ] |
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|conflict=Isolated conflict |
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|date=Autumn |
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|place=Animal Farm, ] |
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|result=Pinchfield Farm ] |
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|combatant1=Animal Farm |
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|combatant2=Pinchfield Farm |
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|commander1=Napoleon |
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|commander2=Mr. Frederick |
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*The windmill |
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*1 cow |
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*3 sheep |
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*All wounded |
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The '''Battle of the Windmill''' is a ] 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 ]d, presumably 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 the ] on Frederick. |
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The next morning, Frederick and his men arrived with the intent to attack and destroy Animal Farm. The animals realized that they couldn't win like they did at the ]: there were more men and half 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 animals attacked, but sustained heavy ]. After a violent and costly confrontation, the animals prevailed with the retreat of the men. However, it came at great cost. |
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