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Siege of Valenciennes Describes Prisoners and Casualties
The report details Villars sending Ingeniers to join the siege and the strong artillery preparations. It notes heavy bombardment, breaches, and the surrender offer by the besieged. Army stores, prisoners, and supply impacts are quantified, with 7000 prisoners sent to France and 400 killed or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthal Villars
Marthal Montesquigu
Sieur Villars de Loffan
Ingeniersyi
Marshal Villars
Chamade
Villars
M. Villars
L.golls
Valenciennes
Granada
Quency
France
Denain
Agene
Quenophist
Bavay
Landrecy
Hom Mons