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Battle of Malplaquet

1709 • Nord Belagerungsschlacht

Historical Overview

The bloodiest battle of the 18th century; a "Pyrrhic victory" for the Allies against entrenched French.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Pyrrhic Allied victory.

Grand Alliance

  • Commander: Marlborough / Prinz Eugen
  • Strength: ca. 100.000
  • Casualties: ca. 24.000

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Villars
  • Strength: ca. 80.000
  • Casualties: ca. 12.000

Strategic Context

Allied attempt to force a direct path to Paris.

Conflict / War

Span. Succession War

Decisive Allied victory.

Historical Locations

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