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Exuzene's Army Encounters Enemies Near Ghent and Bruges
News from Ghent and surrounding areas describe French forces fortifying Ghent and Bruges while suffering losses along the Canal and at Dixmuyde. Reports mention French troops marching from Adofelle to Conde and Tourmay, with Allied forces preparing for possible actions toward Lifle, Furnes, and Newport. Citizens flee, and naval movements include privateer engagements near Ballygelly as shipping concerns rise amid ongoing campaigns.
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Exuzene
Ghent
Lifle
Tournay
T Pres
Courtray
Arte
Bruisfels
Bruges
Furnes
Newport
Dunkirk
Audenarde
Hague
Dixmuyde
Dixmayde
Duke of Bermick
Dopt
Tourmay
Adofelle
Conde
Quterrain
Valenciennes
Prince Eugene
Dender
Bermick
Duke of Burgundy
Oferd
Plaffendal