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British Failed Breach at Barcelona Amid Heavy Losses
Reports from August detail repulsed troops at a breached wall 50 twiles wide with heavy casualties on both sides. The Duke of Berwick prepares another assault while Barcelonians strengthen defenses and bombardment risks prolonging the siege. Royal plans for reinforcements and diplomatic moves with France and the Dutch Republic are noted.
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Barcelona
Uthart
Stan
Philip
Cadiz
Neney
Chevalier de St. George
Aucull
Marferlies
Totoja
Bermik
England
Meshhieurs Weideren
Noortmych
Tzets Vin Amerongen
Burmanis
Great Britain
Deventer
Holuad
Earl of
Dordrecht
Monsieur de
Earl of Strafford
Paris
Hanover
Marquis de Chateauneuf
France
George