Historical Events tagged with "prince eugene"

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Military & Warfare

Prince Eugene Captures Belgrade from Ottomans

August 17th, 1717 307 years ago

The month-long Siege of Belgrade culminated when Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Austrian forces successfully captured the city from the Ottoman Empire. This significant military operation was part of the larger Austro-Turkish War that spanned from 1716 to 1718. The siege saw intense fighting and a strategic blockade that ultimately weakened Ottoman control over the region and demonstrated the military prowess of Austria under the command of Prince Eugene.

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Military & Warfare

Allied Forces Clash with French at Malplaquet

September 11th, 1709 315 years ago

The Battle of Malplaquet was a significant conflict in which the Allied forces comprising Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Austria engaged the French army near Malplaquet in present-day Belgium. It took place during the War of the Spanish Succession. The battle was marked by fierce fighting and high casualties on both sides, with the Allies achieving a tactical victory, although they could not capitalize on their success to seize any strategic advantage against France.

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