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Journal of the Hereditary Prince of Hesse-Cassel at Mons campaign
An English account from the Great Britain packet describes the Hereditary Prince of Hesse-Cassel marching with Marlborough and Eugene toward Mons. It details nightly marches, crossings of the Scheldt, dispositions against Villars, the decisive battle, and the capture of French artillery and enemy troops, with notes on leaders and postbattle encampments.
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Highnes
Hesse-Caflel
Tournay
Mons
Serene
Prince of
Hesle-Caffel
Duke of Marlborough
Orchies
Mortaigne
Estambreuge
St. Guilldin
Havré
Haine
Mavré
Ceftiadx
Advanc
Givray
Trouville
St. Guillain
Condé
Quem
Cuefme
Trouille
Belian
Marshal de Villars
Boffut
Marshal de Villers
Perfon
Cadogan
Bertamont
Garifon
Cuefine
Eugene
St. Guillian
Jemippe
Bertigny
Frameries
Prince Eugene
Boffur
Honneau
Conde
Duke
Lottum
Count Hompesch
Obdam
Nassau
Friesland
Bavay
Quesnoy
Valenciennes
Republick
Prince of Savoy
Quarignon
Relian
Count Illy
Petit Quervy
Maribal de Villate