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Siege of Genoa and Piedmontese retreat detailed in Terazzo letter
An Imperial camp letter from Terazzo describes two councils of war over Genoa, the time needed for French aid via Settri di Ponente, and the decision to suspend the siege. It notes Count Schulemberg’s withdrawal to Torazza, Piedmontese marching, and Belleisle’s movement toward Final. Reports from Bergen and Antwerp recap fortifications, besieging efforts, and wounded arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leutrum
Settri di Ponente
Seftri
Count Schulemberg
Sardinia
Vintimiglia
Settri
General
Bifagno
Polsevera
Lombardy
Turing ‘Fuly
Genoa
Piedmont
Count de la Rocca
Ponente
Ormen
M. de Schulemberg
Vienna
M. Schulemberg
Torazza
Gavi
Belleisle
Final
Acqui
Count Lowendahl
Prince Waldeck
Duiiendahl
Boifleduc
Maestricht
Tongres
Antwerp
Lille
M. de Lowendahl
Milan
Chevalier de Belleisle
Oult
Col de Seurieres
Saliberstrand
Oulz