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Siege actions at Zaer Nerwinde 1693 Aug fighting near Geet
An August 1693 field report describes multi corps maneuvers under the Duke of Luxembourg. Cavalry lines, brigades under Montrevel and Piemont, and Dragoons clash near Zaer Nerwinde and Laer. Despite gains, the enemy regains Verduilt positions, core ports held, and heavy combat continues along hedges and entrenched lines.
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Geet
Lzer
Nevsinde
Jude
Zaer
King
Crago
Count de Dromchevril
Sals
Arbouville
Duke of
Berwick
Piemont
Orleans
Baron de Brefey
Lucan
Mareschals de
Sieur Reynold
Laer
Hhis
Sieurs de Ximenes
Pracental
Lefo
Eine
Chevalier de Bizons
Nerminde
Sieur de Pracental
Montrevel
Chevalier. de Bezons
Prince of
Zandez
Marquiss de Crequi
Nevarr
Bourbon
Lion
Anjan
Arie
Prince de Contd
Duke de Luxemburgh
Mareschat de Villeroy
Prince de Conti