Vauban Directs Siege Preparations
Vauban organised the technical aspects of the French siege against the extensive fortifications of Mons.
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Vauban Biography and Timeline
Follow Vauban through 2 dated historical records for France.
Vauban, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1691–1691Years on this page
1691
French Batteries Batter Mons Defences
French siege artillery attacked the fortifications of Mons as Vauban's troops advanced their trenches toward the city.
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