February 1708Resignation of Robert HarleyRobert Harley
Harley leaves office after political conflict inside the war ministry.
Historical records for England in 1708, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Harley leaves office after political conflict inside the war ministry.
Leads the Allied advance guard before Oudenaarde.
Supports Allied operations taking Sardinia.
Protects a supply convoy during the siege of Lille.
Byng supports the capture of Minorca, giving Britain a major Mediterranean base.
Supports the capture of Minorca for the British war effort.
Leake supports the expedition that captures Minorca for the British war effort.
Commands land forces in the capture of Minorca.
The final stone is laid on St Pauls
Death of William
Supports siege engineering during the attack on Lille.
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