Europe News Briefs on Military Buildup and Belgrade Victory
Aug 2 letters report commissions for five new regiments of 500 men and expanded levies across Foot and Horse units. Governors fear unrest in Mantua and Milanese Dutchy due to taxation. Prince Eugene’s victory near Belgrade defeats Ottoman forces, Belgrade capitulates, with Turks suffering heavy losses and naval actions off Corfu and Dalmatia celebrated in multiple ports.