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The book explores the tumultuous events surrounding the disputed succession to the Austrian throne in 1740, igniting a widespread war among Europe's major powers. It details the alliances formed, with France, Spain, and Prussia opposing Britain, Habsburg Austria, and the Dutch Republic. The narrative highlights the global scale of the conflict, emphasizing the devastating battles in Europe, particularly the significant and bloody battle of Fontenoy in 1745, which stands out as one of the most costly confrontations of the war.
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Campaign - 307: Fontenoy 1745, Michael McNally, Seán Ó’Brógáin
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Campaign - 307: Fontenoy 1745
- Subtitle
- Cumberland's Bloody Defeat
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael McNally, Seán Ó’Brógáin
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN10
- 1472816250
- ISBN13
- 9781472816252
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, Technology & Engineering, History, Military, Military History, Wild West, History of Europe, Europe, World History, 18th century, Western Europe, Belgium, Strategy, Battles, Dutch, British, Brussels
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the tumultuous events surrounding the disputed succession to the Austrian throne in 1740, igniting a widespread war among Europe's major powers. It details the alliances formed, with France, Spain, and Prussia opposing Britain, Habsburg Austria, and the Dutch Republic. The narrative highlights the global scale of the conflict, emphasizing the devastating battles in Europe, particularly the significant and bloody battle of Fontenoy in 1745, which stands out as one of the most costly confrontations of the war.