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Battle of Melle
- When
- 9 July 1745
- Where
- Melle
- Part of
- Battle of Melle
French forces under du Chayla defeated an Allied detachment near Melle on 9 July 1745, inflicting heavy losses.
The encounter occurred as Allied forces moved to protect Ghent. General du Chayla's detachment, positioned near Melle, intercepted the Allies and drove them off with significant casualties, preventing their objective.
Sources
- Battle of Melle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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