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Seaborne Expedition Fires French Magazines and Town
Troops from Garrisons attacked Arras amid fog and misdirection. Bombardment and cannon fire ignited magazines and hay stacks, forcing a retreat after Calvary counteractions. Prisoners, including Colonel M. de Bellefonte, were taken as hostages. damage included palisades and palisades and a bomb magazine blown. The operation delayed by night and fog, with reports of dispatch to garrisons and returns to base.
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Eari
Albemarle
Arras
M. de Bellefonte
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