7 August 1711
Investment of Bouchain
Invests the lower side of Bouchain as the Allies begin encircling the fortress in view of Villars's army.
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Invests the lower side of Bouchain as the Allies begin encircling the fortress in view of Villars's army.
Marlborough begins the siege of Bouchain after crossing the French defensive lines.
Marlborough captures Bouchain in his last major victory of the war.
Sees the defeated French garrison march out as prisoners after the surrender of Bouchain.
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