Battle of Blenheim

1704 • Bayern Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Decisive Allied victory that prevented the French march on Vienna.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Allied victory.

Grand Alliance

Commander: Marlborough / Prinz Eugen
Strength: ca. 52.000
Casualties: ca. 12.000

France & Bavaria

Commander: Tallard (Gefangen) / Marsin
Strength: ca. 56.000
Casualties: ca. 30.000

Strategic Context

Saving the Empire from collapse and knocking Bavaria out of the war.

Conflict / War

Span. Succession War

Decisive Allied victory.

Historical Locations

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