Capture of Trarbach
Marlborough's forces secure Trarbach after the Blenheim campaign opens the Moselle route.
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Capture of Trier
Marlborough's forces secure Trier after the success of the Blenheim campaign.
Churchill Crosses Into Southern Germany
Marlborough shifted his army away from the Low Countries to reinforce the threatened Habsburg position near the Danube.
Churchill Drives French From Danube
After Blenheim, the Franco-Bavarian army withdrew and the French threat to Vienna diminished sharply.
Churchill Secures Schellenberg Heights
Marlborough's assault on the Schellenberg position opened access toward Donauworth and the Danube.
Churchill Separates French Bavarian Allies
The Allied victory at Blenheim undermined the partnership between Louis XIV and the elector of Bavaria.
Coordination with Prince Eugene
Coordinates Allied strategy with Prince Eugene of Savoy before confronting the Franco-Bavarian army near Blenheim.
Danube March Deception
Uses deceptive preparations, including bogus pontoon bridges, to obscure the true destination of his march toward the Upper Danube.
Five-Week March to Bavaria
Moves a multinational army hundreds of kilometres from the Low Countries toward Bavaria in about five weeks.
Halley Lectures on Mathematical Astronomy
At Oxford Halley promoted mathematical science and Newtonian approaches to celestial mechanics.
March to the Danube
Organises logistics for Marlborough's march to the Danube.
March to the Danube
Marlborough marches to the Danube with British and German forces to prevent a French-Bavarian threat to Austria.
Secretary at War
Henry St John becomes Secretary at War and handles army administration during Marlborough's campaigns.
Secretary of State
Harley becomes Secretary of State and gains influence over war policy under Queen Anne.
Stanhope Serves In Portuguese Theatre
Stanhope operated in Portugal during the campaign supporting the anti-Bourbon alliance.
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