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War News From Europe and Allied Movements
Florence May 9 reports orders for readiness to field by the 15th. Corsican independent companies under Baron Neuhoff’s nephews proceed to Leghorn, with the Baron possibly present. Duke d Aremburg and Count Maurice of Nassau arrive for a war council at Wade’s Quarters, assigning a plan to attack Ghent and Scheldt fortifications. The emperor’s proclamations urge enlistment and readiness for months, while Piedmontese retreat rumors shift as villagers report captives and ongoing operations. The Queen of Hungary and Bohemia dispatches a memo to the States-General, detailing troop increases, subsidies, and concerted alliance efforts to defend European liberties amid ongoing war with France and its adherents. Dated May 28, 1743.
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Baron Neuhoff
Leghorn
Arch
Aflegham
Arémberg
Maurice of
Nassau
Wade
Ghent
Qekeibnnis Bridfels
Warington
Courtray
Pallitta
War Office
Urgelts
Oneglia
Gémti
Aqua-Dolce
Piedmons
Barcelonette
Mount Geneysg
House of Bourbon
Great Britain
England
Electorate of Hanover
Hanover
France
Europe
Reaton
Pos Baton de Reifchahy
Hungary
Bohenia
Dass
Siie
Merland
Republick
Tannot
Neckar
Wienfe
Aafia
Whiting
Europa
Indies
Lorrain
Batt Orie
Marquess de Fenéstin
Hutatigué