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Battle of Malplaquet

1709 Nord Belagerungsschlacht

Anno 1709. Victory of John William Friso at Malplaquet

Anno 1709. Victory of John William Friso at Malplaquet

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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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.

Author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)License:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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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.

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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)

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

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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