Battle of Malplaquet

Anno 1709. Victory of John William Friso at Malplaquet

The Battle of Malplaquet, 1709 title QS:P1476,en:"The Battle of Malplaquet, 1709 "label QS:Len,"The Battle of Malplaquet, 1709 "

Private McBain at the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709); McBain fought the battle with his child (aged 3 weeks) on his knapsack. Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK.

Private McBain at the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709); McBain fought the battle with his child (aged 3 weeks) on his knapsack. Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK.

Private McBain at the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709); McBain fought the battle with his child (aged 3 weeks) on his knapsack. Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK.

Private McBain at the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709); McBain fought the battle with his child (aged 3 weeks) on his knapsack. Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK.

Private McBain at the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709); McBain fought the battle with his child (aged 3 weeks) on his knapsack. Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK.

Private McBain at the Battle of Malplaquet (September 11, 1709); McBain fought the battle with his child (aged 3 weeks) on his knapsack. Museum of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) and the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK.

Sujet : Malplaquet, Bataille de (11 septembre 1709) Batailles Mons -- Environs Hainaut, Comté de Maubeuge -- Environs Malplaquet -- Bataille Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : AnvilFr Couverture : France– Hauts-de-France Belgique – Hainaut France– Hauts-de-France – Nord Langue : néerlandais Éditeur : se vendent chez Jos. Frid. Leopold (a Auguste)

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Historical Overview
The bloodiest battle of the 18th century; a "Pyrrhic victory" for the Allies against entrenched French.
Quick Facts
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
Historical Locations
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