Battle of Rocoux
- When
- 1746
- Where
- Liège suburbs and Rocoux; Rocoux and Vercoux
- Episodes
- 2
On 11 October 1746, Marshal Saxe's French army defeated the allied forces of Charles of Lorraine, Ligonier, and Waldeck near Rocourt. The victory secured French control of the Austrian Netherlands, though the allies' organized retreat prevented a decisive annihilation.
Episodes
- Allied Deployment
The Allied line was anchored by Liège suburbs, with Dutch on the left, British/Germans in the centre, and Austrians on the right.
- French Attack
After weather delays, French artillery opened fire at 10:00 am, followed by infantry assaults on British and Dutch positions.
Background and detail
Combat Operations. Delayed by rain and mist, the French attacked around 10:00 am. They drove British and German troops from Rocoux and Vercoux, while Dutch cavalry counter-attacks allowed their infantry to withdraw in good order.
People involved
- Marshal Saxe · Commander of the French army
- Charles of Lorraine · Allied commander
- Earl Ligonier · Allied commander
- Prince Waldeck · Allied commander
Sources
- Battle of Rocoux Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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