Invasion of Germany
Louis XIV invades Germany to weaken the German states before they join the Grand Alliance
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1688 in France
Explore 12 historical events and records for France in 1688.
Historical records for France in 1688
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September
Invasion of Palatinate
French forces open the Rhineland campaign by investing Philippsburg, beginning the war that expands into the Nine Years War.
Philippsburg Siege Engineering
Vauban directs the siege engineering that enables the French army to reduce the fortress of Philippsburg.
Siege of Philippsburg Begins
The Grand Dauphin holds nominal command of the French army that begins the siege of Philippsburg.
Philippsburg Field Command
Duras serves as a principal French field commander during the operation against Philippsburg.
Siege of Cologne
The French lay siege to Cologne
October
Capture of Philippsburg
The Grand Dauphin's army receives the capitulation of Philippsburg after a month-long siege.
November
Capture of Mannheim
French forces under the campaign command associated with Duras secure Mannheim after the fall of Philippsburg.
Declaration of War
Declares war on the Netherlands
Other events (month unknown)
Bombardment of Koblenz
Boufflers bombards Koblenz after the city refuses French demands, but the fortress does not fall.
Dialogues on Metaphysics and Religion
Malebranche publishes dialogues defending occasionalism and the vision of all things in God.
Vendome Attains Lieutenant General Rank
Vendome rose to lieutenant-general during the late reign of Louis XIV.
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