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Army dispatches describe Arleux siege and surrenders
From Camp at Cote July 27 reports say on July 23 French attacked Arleux with strong forces. Colonel wounded, several bomb impacts forced retreat, Chamade beaten, garrison surrenders as prisoners. Over 80 deserters confirm enemy casualties, including Count de Gaffon cor and other officers. Nearby actions include Marlborough observing Be thune lines and Austrian forces moving between Agy and Avene le Comte. News also notes French repulse at Arleux and further detachments marching toward the Rhine frontier.
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