by magoonigal » Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:32 pm
Battle of Malplaquet.
The Duke of Marlborough’s fourth, bloodiest and least conclusive defeat in the field of the French army of Louis XIV, fought on 11th September 1709.
Combatants at the Battle of Malplaquet:
British, Dutch, Austrians, Hanoverians, Prussians and Danes against the French and Bavarians. Scots, Irish, Swiss and Germans fought in the battle on both sides. It is said that every European nationality was represented in the battle.
Casualties at the Battle of Malplaquet:
French and Bavarian casualties were 15,000. The allied casualties were 17,000. The French lost 16 cannon in the battle with many standards and colours.
Winner of the Battle of Malplaquet:
The Duke of Marlborough and his allies although not conclusively.
Paul Hood. + WSS Tyneside Branch Hon Sec.