6 January 1711Defence of Allied GeneralsJohn Churchill Marlborough, 1st
Defends Galway and Tyrawly in the Lords, objecting to experienced wounded commanders being treated like offenders during parliamentary examination.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1711, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Defends Galway and Tyrawly in the Lords, objecting to experienced wounded commanders being treated like offenders during parliamentary examination.
Marlborough manoeuvres through French defensive lines and opens the way toward Bouchain.
Marlborough outmanoeuvres Villars and breaks through the French Lines of Ne Plus Ultra.
Invests the lower side of Bouchain as the Allies begin encircling the fortress in view of Villars's army.
Marlborough begins the siege of Bouchain after crossing the French defensive lines.
Marlborough captures Bouchain in his last major victory of the war.
Sees the defeated French garrison march out as prisoners after the surrender of Bouchain.
The capture of Bouchain crowns Marlborough's final active campaign in the Flanders theatre.
Marlborough is dismissed from his commands amid political attacks and accusations over army finances.
Conducts his final campaign before dismissal.
Harley supports creation of the South Sea Company to consolidate government debt.
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