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A tourist guide in Vienna told me that Austria (in its various forms) lost the majority of their wars. Another guide confirmed that about 60-70% of all wars and battles were lost. They mentioned Prince Eugene is responsible for most victories for the Habsburgs. Is that really true?

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A tourist guide in Vienna told me that Austria (in its various forms) lost the majority of their wars. Another guide confirmed that about 60-70% of all wars and battles were lost. They mentioned Prince Eugene is responsible for most victories for the Habsburgs. Is that really true?	493
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