Siege of Gibraltar
Tesse continues the siege of Gibraltar but fails to recover the fortress for the Bourbons.
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1705 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1705.
Historical records for France in 1705
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March
July
Battle of Elixheim
Villeroy's lines are broken by Marlborough at Elixheim during the Flanders campaign.
Villeroy Withdraws after Brabant Lines Breached
Villeroy pulls back after Marlborough penetrates French defensive lines protecting the approaches to Flanders.
August
Battle of Cassano
Vendome resists Eugene of Savoy at Cassano in a bloody battle on the Adda.
Other events (month unknown)
Frontier Command
Berwick strengthens Bourbon defences on the Spanish frontier while Allied pressure grows.
Rhine Defence
Villars commands French defensive operations along the Rhine after earlier victories in Germany.
Vendome Checks Eugene At Cassano
Vendome's French troops halted the imperial attack in heavy fighting at Cassano.
Vendome Holds Adda River Defence
Vendome opposed Prince Eugene's attempt to force a crossing of the Adda River near Cassano.
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