MacDowall, Simon

Malplaquet 1709: Marlborough's Bloodiest Battle (Campaign)

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ISBN 13:
9781472841230
author:
MacDowall, Simon
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
24.8 x 18.4 centimeters (0.32 kg
Genre:
History, General, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.08

Description

The Battle of Malplaquet 1709: Marlborough's Bloodiest Victory In October 1709, the fate of Europe hung in the balance as the armies of France and its allies clashed in the bloodiest battle of the War of the Spanish Succession. The campaign had been eight years long, with France on the brink of collapse due to financial ruin and a devastating harvest. King Louis XIV was forced to offer humiliating terms for an end to the war, but his enemies refused, believing one more victory would crush French power. The allied forces, led by the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy, achieved a tactical victory at Malplaquet, but it came at a terrible cost. The battle saw 23,000 casualties on both sides, with the French suffering fewer losses than expected. This book examines the campaign in full, revealing how the Battle of Malplaquet was ultimately a strategic victory for France, marking a turning point in the war. Simon MacDowall's detailed study sheds new light on this pivotal moment in history, exploring the events leading up to and following the battle.

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