25 April 1707Battle of AlmansaJames FitzJames Berwick, 1st
Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory at Almansa.
Historical records for France in 1707, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory at Almansa.
The Duke of Berwick commands Bourbon forces in the decisive victory over the Grand Alliance near Almansa.
Bourbon forces win a major victory at Almansa during the Spanish campaign.
After the victory at Almansa, Bourbon authority is strengthened in Valencia.
Berwick's victory at Almansa enables Bourbon recovery across Valencia and Aragon.
Lleida falls to Bourbon forces during the campaign led by Philippe II of Orleans.
Bourbon forces assault Lleida during the campaign following Almansa.
Philippe II of Orleans helps direct Bourbon operations against Lleida after Almansa.
The siege of Lleida begins its decisive assault as Bourbon forces press into Catalonia.
Appointed Commander of the French Army in Spain
Philippe II of Orleans is appointed commander of the French army in Spain.
Philippe II of Orleans receives command of French forces operating in Spain.
Vendome restores cohesion to the French army and prevents another rapid Allied collapse in Flanders.
Louis XIV continues to support Philip V despite Allied attempts to replace him with Archduke Charles.
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