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Turbulent siege reports from Belgrade and surrounding fronts
Extracts from Amsterdam Courant dated Aug 24 describe Turkish forces pressing near Belgrade with gaps in supply and renewed bombardment. Cavalry under Count Martigny moves to seize a bridgehead while enemy tents rise near Semlin. Deserters claim urgency to relieve the siege as forage runs short and provisions dwindle. News from Vienna and Copenhagen note cannonades, casualties, and naval clashes, including Tordenskiold’s actions against Sweden.
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Amsterdam Courant
Belgrade
Martigny
Semlin
Buda
Segedin
Media
Danube
Garrisos
Syas
Temeswar
Vienna
Roatia
Canhory
Eugene
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Tordenskiold
Swinfund
Norway
Reichwein
Belfenor