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French and Allied Forces Claim Victory at Sart and Bavay
An extensive battle report from September 11 1709 describes heavy cannonade and brutal hedge fighting near Sart and the Wood of Fanfert as forces of the Allies led by Marlborough and Prince Eugene push the French from trenches. The flange of cavalry breaks through to the plain, captures cannons and banners, while French rallied efforts retreat toward Bavay and Quesnoy. Prisoners and killed are tallied, with officers wounded and regiments captured as the pursuit continues toward Maubeuge and Valenciennes. The dispatch notes losses on both sides and mentions the French Army regrouping under Boufflers and Villars.
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Tournay
Albion
Sart
Lagnieres
Dejtre
Blacquet
Prince of Nassau
Prince of Savoy
Herfe
Vittory
Prince Eugene
Bavay
Quefny
Maubeuge
Dedem
St. Guillain
Count de Tilly
Chappel
Montplacquet
Belian
Mons
Bullzu
Brussels
Valenciennes
Marchal de
Dehle
Bzvay
Whitehall
Janfart
Bleron
Duke of Argyle
Prince of
Fanfert
Surhon
Erquenne
Sorbon
la Louviere
Blaigies
Longuevillee
Duke of Marlborough
Duke of Arenberg
Webb
Count of
Oxensfiern
Laloo
Thomas Penderprafs
Gunning
Sherrard
Dublin