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Military movements near Arras and Lens described in war dispatch
A detailed report from April 23 describes Confederate forces led by Prince Eugene and the Duke of Marlborough advancing from camps near Tournay and Leas toward Pont Vendin and Courieres. French lines near Ponta Verdin and Pont Oby are breached or attacked, with German units routing to cover, while the French retreat across the Scarpe as the Allies push forward to gain control of key ports and bridges.
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Remes
Eheary
Ponta Rache
Vosa Wy
Pont Deflare
Pont A Vendin
Prince Fucene
Kourrieres
Prince Eugene
Leas
Goulefin
N.S
Duke of
Wirtemberg
Duke of Marlborough
Tournay
Ponta Vendia
Deulle
Prince of Savoy
Countreltz
Coutieres
Doway
Pont Oby
Lers
Mareschal de Montequieu
Arras
Lens