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Military reports from Belian and Doway siege details
From the Amsterdam Gazette and Leiden and The Hague, Sept. 20, updates on the Belian camp defenses, French fortifications at Quency, and Monterequiou plans. Troop dispositions include 7 battalions in the town, heavy artillery anticipated, and General Hompesch’s move to Mons. Casualties and garrison strength given, with notes on Danish–Swedish naval movements and Prince Eugene’s tactical hesitations.
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