Battle of Blenheim
Loses to Marlborough and Eugene at Blenheim.
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1704 in France
Explore 9 historical events and records for France in 1704.
Historical records for France in 1704
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August
Battle of Blenheim
Marsin commands part of the Franco-Bavarian army during the defeat at Blenheim.
Battle of Blenheim
Tallard commands the French right at Blenheim and is captured after the Allied breakthrough.
Captivity
Tallard is taken prisoner after the collapse of French resistance at Blenheim.
Advance to Bavaria
Tallard marches into Bavaria to reinforce the Franco-Bavarian army facing Marlborough and Eugene.
Bavarian Campaign
Marsin commands French troops alongside the Elector of Bavaria during the Danube campaign.
October
Siege of Gibraltar
Tesse helps direct Bourbon attempts to recover Gibraltar after its capture by the Grand Alliance.
Other events (month unknown)
Campaign in Portugal
Berwick campaigns for the Bourbon cause on the Portuguese and Spanish frontiers.
Vendome Maintains French Lombardy Campaign
Vendome continued his struggle against imperial positions in Lombardy while the wider war expanded.
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