Historical Events tagged with "battle of landen"
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Military & Warfare
French Victory at Battle of Landen
July 29th, 1693 331 years ago
The Battle of Landen marked a significant victory for French forces against the Allied troops, composed of Dutch, English, and other continental soldiers. Occurring in the Spanish Netherlands, the battle was part of the War of the Grand Alliance, which pitted France against a coalition trying to curb its dominance in Europe. The French Army, under the command of Marshal Luxembourg, executed a well-coordinated attack, leading to heavy casualties for the Allies and claiming a strategic advantage for France in the ongoing conflict.
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