Historical Events tagged with "marcel villeroy"
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Military & Warfare
Duke of Marlborough's Victory at Ramillies
May 23rd, 1706 318 years ago
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, decisively defeated the French army commanded by Marshal François de Neufville, duc de Villeroy, at the Battle of Ramillies. The battle, fought in the Spanish Netherlands, was marked by strategic maneuvering and effective use of artillery and cavalry. The Duke's forces benefited from superior communication and discipline, which contributed to their overwhelming success against the French, securing a vital stronghold for the Allies in the War of the Spanish Succession.
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