Battle of Oudenaarde
The Duke of Burgundy shares command during the French defeat at Oudenaarde.
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1708 in France
Explore 18 historical events and records for France in 1708.
Historical records for France in 1708
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July
Battle of Oudenaarde
Vendome commands French forces during the defeat at Oudenaarde.
Battle of Oudenarde
Suffers defeat during the Flanders campaign.
French Defeat at Oudenaarde
Vendome's forces suffer defeat at Oudenaarde after confused command and rapid Allied concentration.
Ghent Reoccupied by French Forces
French forces recover Ghent during the renewed campaign before the decisive battle at Oudenaarde.
August
Siege of Lille
Boufflers begins the defence of Lille against Marlborough and Eugene.
December
Surrender of Lille
Boufflers surrenders Lille after a prolonged defence against Allied siege operations.
War Crisis
Louis XIV faces severe military pressure after Allied victories and the loss of major northern fortresses.
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Flanders Campaign
French strategy protects approaches to Ypres after Oudenarde.
Flanders Command
Vendome tries to restore French fortunes in Flanders after the defeat at Oudenaarde.
French Relief Efforts around Lille Coordinated
Villars contributes to French efforts to protect communications and resist Allied pressure around Lille.
Vendome Clashes With Burgundy Over Strategy
Disagreements between Vendome and the Duke of Burgundy impaired the French army's command arrangements.
Vendome Falls From Royal Favour
Vendome's standing at the French court declined after the reverses of the Flanders campaign.
Vendome Loses Battle Of Oudenaarde
Marlborough and Eugene defeated the French army at Oudenaarde after a confused French deployment.
Vendome Recovers Bruges From Allies
French operations regained Bruges, temporarily reversing part of Marlborough's earlier territorial success.
Vendome Recovers Ghent For France
The French regained Ghent during the opening phase of the 1708 campaign.
Vendome Shares Command With Burgundy
Vendome operated alongside the Duke of Burgundy, creating difficult command relations during the Flanders campaign.
Vendome Withdraws After Oudenaarde Defeat
Vendome's force retreated after its defeat, leaving the Allies able to undertake the siege of Lille.
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