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Assault on Denain
- When
- 24 July 1712
- Where
- Denain
- Part of
- Battle of Denain
Villars led 24,000 infantry to capture the Dutch garrison at Denain against heavy fire.
Villars handpicked 24,000 French infantry to attack the 8,500-strong Dutch garrison. French sappers led the charge against heavy fire, taking Denain at the point of the bayonet. This decisive action secured the French victory.
Sources
- Battle of Denain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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