Venetian Siege Ends in Defeat After Desertion and Relief
The Venetian army, marching to seize fortified positions, endured extreme hardship and internal desertion that weakened them. In a decisive counterattack, the besieging forces and their infidel allies drove the Venetians from their camp, forcing a retreat and leaving baggage and artillery behind. General Signor Mocexigo withdrew with cavalry to Cartaro, while Imperial and Turkish actions post Belgrade awaited further reporting.
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Signor Mocexigo
Cartaro
Belgrade
Continuation of War News After Turkish Campaign
The article recalls the resumed conflict between imperial forces and the Turks after Prince Eugene’s victory and Pelevade’s surrender, noting the Hungarian campaign’s end and expectations of further reports on the vanquished Parcy’s retreat and the victor’s conquests. Fortune seemed to favor the imperial side as events progressed toward a hoped-for conclusion.
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Eugene
Pelevade
Hungary
Parcy
Fortune