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War news and troop movements swirl in Europe 1710 1711
In fragmented dispatches from early 1710, reports describe Turkish and allied forces marching to Flanders and preparations near Tournay. Letters note ships arriving at Rochela from the South Sea with pieces of eight and a supposed kingly gold gift, while Turkish campaigns and naval activity influence the broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochel
South Sea
C3lcon
Alice
Flanders
Marseilles
Hird Sircelona
Turku
Viena
Tournay
Tonda
Cosby
Barcelona
Staremborg
Catalonia
North Britain
Earl of Okney
Hince
Trolland
Arlto
Queens Bond
Hirad
House of Commons
Great
Leutan
Wapore
Loutgches Spergesmakers &c
Lortmouth
Derwich
Chatham
Rochester
Whelly
Verificea
Caco
Cbaseky
Orend
Ghae
Sabe
Ebe