Siege of Marpurg and Dresden News from 1759 Chronicle
From Nether-Weimar and Tellich t near Munster reports describe the siege of Marpurg ending in surrender of 39 officers and 818 men. Imhoff lifts siege of Munster and moves toward Wezul. Paris notes a grand council on German affairs and Sardinia’s readiness. Dresden garrison surrender prompt pursuit by Wehla and Croats with heavy losses. Rouen reports English bombardment and French boats nearing completion.
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France
Paris
Germany
Spain
Italy
Madrid
Turin
Sardinia
Aix-la Chapelle
Perrs
Count de Marainville
Pettierday
Versailles
Dresden
Prince de
Wunfch
Brouffien Hussars
Brentano
Wunich
Wehla
Lusatia
Marshal Daun
Rouen
Havre
Bafon
de la Clue
Prince de Soubiie
M. de la Clue
Loscawen
News from Hague and Brussels on Saxon and Prussian movements
Reports from M Contades camp say Saxon troops leave the French army to march for Saxony. Prussian forces under Pr Ferdinand of Brunswick reposition to face Austria as allied letters describe renewed battles near Neider Weymar. Admiral Boscawen returns to England with aims to recover Minorca or gain footing in Corsica. Br s Gazette notes Armentieres moves to assemble army for Lippe region.
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Rotterdam
Boscawen
England
Minorca
Corsica
Britain
Brest
M. de la Clue
Britanny
Brussels
Gaz
Wezel
M. d’Armentieres
Munster
Paserburn
Lippe
Bruffels
Fereditary Prince of Brunswic drives rear guard toward Wesel
Reports from yesterday's mail claim the hereditary prince routed M d Armentieres's corps in retreat to Wesel and captured many soldiers. Private letters also say Pr Ferdinand detached 6000 men with artillery to join Gen Imhoff to speed Munster's reduction. Hanover letters mention Maj Gem.
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Prince of Brunswic
M. d’Armentieres
Wesel
Pr. Ferdinand
Imhoff
Munster
Hanover
Gem
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