Great Britain in 1708

Cartagena · Warfare / Military

Passes a resolution to defeat & destroy the Spanish treasure fleet at Cartagena

Bethlem, Flanders · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Commands English and Dutch forces assembled in order of battle at the Allied camp near Bethlem before the Oudenaarde campaign.

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Marlborough and Eugene defeat the French army at Oudenaarde.

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Fights at the Battle of Oudenaarde

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Moves quickly to bring the French army to battle.

Flanders · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Marlborough defeats the French at Oudenaarde and restores Allied strategic initiative in Flanders.

Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Uses Allied cavalry to envelop the French right at Oudenaarde, helping force Vendome's army into retreat.

Oudenaarde · Government / Government of England

Writes from the camp at Oudenaarde to report the Allied victory won on the previous day.

Bruges · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Bruges returns to French allegiance during the 1708 campaign, increasing pressure on Marlborough in Flanders.

Lille · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The Allied siege operations against Lille begin after the victory at Oudenaarde.

Flanders · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Marlborough supports the siege of Lille to weaken the principal French fortress system in Flanders.

Lille · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

The citadel of Lille surrenders after the prolonged Allied siege.

Ghent · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Ghent surrenders to the Allies at the end of Marlborough's 1708 campaign.