11 July 1708Battle of OudenaardeLouis Burgundy
The Duke of Burgundy shares command during the French defeat at Oudenaarde.
Historical records for France in 1708, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Duke of Burgundy shares command during the French defeat at Oudenaarde.
Vendome commands French forces during the defeat at Oudenaarde.
Suffers defeat during the Flanders campaign.
Vendome's forces suffer defeat at Oudenaarde after confused command and rapid Allied concentration.
French forces recover Ghent during the renewed campaign before the decisive battle at Oudenaarde.
Boufflers begins the defence of Lille against Marlborough and Eugene.
Boufflers surrenders Lille after a prolonged defence against Allied siege operations.
Louis XIV faces severe military pressure after Allied victories and the loss of major northern fortresses.
French strategy protects approaches to Ypres after Oudenarde.
Vendome tries to restore French fortunes in Flanders after the defeat at Oudenaarde.
Villars contributes to French efforts to protect communications and resist Allied pressure around Lille.
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