1759
Capture of Minden
The French capture Minden which guards access to Hanover
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Minden in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
The French capture Minden which guards access to Hanover
Broglie captures Minden which guards access to Hanover
Hanover is saved from the French by the Allies at the Battle of Minden. Contades advances but does not get the expected support from de Broglie & retreats. Commands the French army during a defeat at Minden
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