Battle of Denain

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Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the War of the Spanish Succession. Result: Although the allies continued fighting, this French victory prevented an invasion of France and strengthened France’s position in the peace negotiations.

Although English troops had withdrawn in July, 1712, during an Anglo-French cessation of arms, Prince Eugene of Savoy determined to fight on. Claude-Louis-Hector, duc de Villars, decided to attack Denain, an exposed location on Eugene’s extended communication and supply lines. The attack involved a countermarch of...

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