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Marlborough and Eugene advance as Dutch garrison grows
Reports from Ghent and The Hague describe English and allied forces marching from Ghent with Count de la Motte as head. Marlborough and Eugene dine in town, receive keys, and plan to move toward the Hague while French troops retreat from Bruges and Dunkirk. Military actions include a 12,000 strong garrison at Ghent and French efforts to reinforce Dunkirk and Bruges.
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Ghent
Count de la Morte
Duke of Marlborough
Prince Eugene
Sale
Mareschal Rouders
Mons
Elector of
Bavaria
Chevalier de Luxsmburg
Spres
Doway
Dunkirk
Flanders
Bruges