The greater part of the 6th passed in a state of unreal calm, both sides being fully occupied making plans and calling up outlying formations.
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| The Black Virgin of Smolensk |
... the morale of the Russian army was exceptionally high, and the fervor of the rank and file was brought to a new pitch when the Black Virgin of Smolensk was solemnly paraded past the kneeling ranks of the entire army during the afternoon of September 6.
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| Recognition of spirit before Borodino |
~ D. Chandler, The Campaigns of Napoleon, p. 796 & 797
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