Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough: With His Original Correspondence, Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and Other Authentic Sources, Volume 2G. Bell, 1886 |
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... enemy's magazines , and destroy the country between them and us , in case they retired , thereby to secure this kingdom and our march into Aragon ; but that if the enemy did assemble upon this frontier , we should fight them ...
... enemy's magazines , and destroy the country between them and us , in case they retired , thereby to secure this kingdom and our march into Aragon ; but that if the enemy did assemble upon this frontier , we should fight them ...
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... enemy will not be able to besiege it , for want of heavy artillery , and other necessaries . The king , there- fore , may remain there in safety , until means can be taken to succour him with fresh troops towards the autumn , on the ...
... enemy will not be able to besiege it , for want of heavy artillery , and other necessaries . The king , there- fore , may remain there in safety , until means can be taken to succour him with fresh troops towards the autumn , on the ...
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... enemy pretend to have taken five English , five Dutch , and three Portuguese regiments prisoners , with all our cannon and baggage , and 120 colours and standards , which last I think almost impossible . However , we must expect the ...
... enemy pretend to have taken five English , five Dutch , and three Portuguese regiments prisoners , with all our cannon and baggage , and 120 colours and standards , which last I think almost impossible . However , we must expect the ...
Page 68
... enemy had occupied a posi- tion behind the Haine , their left supported on Mons , and their right extending to St. Pol , he on the 26th advanced to Soignies , that he might be enabled to take advantage of their movement ; but ...
... enemy had occupied a posi- tion behind the Haine , their left supported on Mons , and their right extending to St. Pol , he on the 26th advanced to Soignies , that he might be enabled to take advantage of their movement ; but ...
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... enemy ; and having called a council of war , obtained the approbation of the Dutch deputies to march towards Nivelle and attack them . But , unfortunately , a detachment being sent forward to examine the pass of Ronquieres , through ...
... enemy ; and having called a council of war , obtained the approbation of the Dutch deputies to march towards Nivelle and attack them . But , unfortunately , a detachment being sent forward to examine the pass of Ronquieres , through ...
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