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News of Imperial Spanish War Camp at Franca Villa
A dated account from June 23 to 25 1719 describes General Mercy’s Imperial Army attacking Spanish forces at Franca Villa near Tavermina. It notes positions, casualties including officers and the wounded, and reports a plan to cut Spanish supply lines by securing sea communication. Also mentions ships under Byng and Zumlungen’s anticipated port assault to disrupt provisions and strengthen riverline defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Zumjungen
C. Eien Greene Reed
Count de Mercy
de Mercy
Saunders
Naples
General Mercy
Franca- Villa
George Byng
Melazzo
Fara
Tavermian
Rupert
Mercy
Orford
P. S
Zumlungen
Catanea
N. S
Franca Villa
Roseline
Qur- Froops
Coftius
Collonel Odyer
Prince of Holstein
Collonel Balderat
Beaufort
Odyer
Seckendorf
Lantiry
Rhor
Byng
Reeesta
Marquis de Lede
Armaridaris
Waddendonck
Italy
N.S
M. Zumlungen
George Bing
Heathcar
Brit
Thevelard
Caernarvon
Davenport