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Siege plans and troop movements near Douay Cambray
From Ghent reports July 2 describe French fortifications at Douay and Fort Saint Amant to secure a water route to Lourmay. Allies in camp nearby expected heavy artillery and new engineers from Holland. Conflicts detail movements, encampments near Baillicourt, and anticipated sieges of Arras and Damway as the Confederate army readies reinforcements.
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Douay
Marchienne
St. Amant
Lourmay
Grent
Holland
Joftacco
Damway
Ghent
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Arraso
Dunkirk
Calais
Brussels
Madrid
Pune
Charles
Doe Atonia
Amezaga
Duke of
Anjon'a