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Siege of Orfova and Belgrade War Dispatches
August reports from Belgrade Vienna and Frankfurt describe Turkish siege actions near Orfova and assault attempts on the city walls. Troop movements include 40 600 under Count Konigsegg, westward reinforcements, and Danube crossings at shallow points. News notes capture desertions, forage scarcity, and a seeking peace with Russia via the Porte while Ottoman assaults fail with heavy losses.
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Riety
Danube
Orfova
Belgrade
Prince Eugene
Gladova
Ortova
Jagodiva
Rowna
Semendia
M. Fefteris
Pecz
Teifle
Pontos
Prince Waldeck
Konigsegg
Marquis de Villenoue
Porte
Petersburgh
Temes
Haddock
Cadiz
Franckfort
Vienna
O Fova
Janissaries
Couns de Furstemberg
de Beanfle
O. S
Paris
Cardinal de Fleury
Massy
Marly
la Muette