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Blenheim Flank Pressure

England · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1704Date range
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Chronological records

1704

John Churchill Marlborough, 1st13 August 1704

Blenheim · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Pins substantial French forces on the battlefield flanks while preparing the decisive Allied attack against the weakened centre.

Names involved

John Churchill Marlborough, 1st

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