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Battle of Brihuega and Villaviciosa Victory by Spain
A detailed account of the December 1710 Brihuega siege and the Villaviciosa battle where Spanish forces under King Philip V, with Duke of Vendome commanding left wing and Marshal Thouy aiding, breached defenses, capitulated the garrison, and captured English officers including Stanhope, Carpenter, and Wills. The narrative covers midnight troop movements, mine breaching, diversionary attacks, and the terms of surrender and prisoner of war arrangements.
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Spain
Guadalajara
Brihuega
Marquis de Thouy
Marquis de Valdecannas
Marquis de la Vere
Duke of Vendome
Countstaremberg
Stanhope
Carpenter and Wills
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Battalias
Ipan
Geneval
Tome
Arighes