When was it published?

August 14, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 14, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

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Austrian Hussars, French Troops, Engagement Louvain, Battle, Reinforcements, Mons, Troop Movements

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Near Louvain on Friday last, Austrian Hussars engaged French troops including Grands for three hours, resulting in casualties on both sides. French reinforcements of 600 men forced Hussars to retreat orderly to Allied camp. French survivors arrived maltreated but rested before rejoining army. Rumors suggest French generals target Mons with troops in motion.

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Louvain, May 8. On Friday last a smart Engagement happened near this City, between a Detachment of Austrian Hussars and a Body of Grands and other French Troops. The Engagement continued near three Hours with great Obstinacy, and many were killed and wounded on both Sides, but the French having been reinforced by 600 Men, the Hussars retired in good Order to the Camp of the Allies, and carried off with them all their killed and wounded: The French arrived here, were pretty much maltreated, and having rested a little, set out on their Return to join the Army: Tis given out, that the French Generals have their Eyes upon Mons; and 'tis assured, that some Troops are actually in Motion that Way.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Austrian Hussars French Troops Engagement Louvain Battle Reinforcements Mons Troop Movements

Where did it happen?

Louvain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Louvain

Event Date

Friday Last

Outcome

many killed and wounded on both sides; french reinforced by 600 men; hussars retired in good order carrying off their killed and wounded; french arrived maltreated

Event Details

A smart Engagement happened near Louvain between a Detachment of Austrian Hussars and a Body of Grands and other French Troops, continuing near three Hours with great Obstinacy. The French, reinforced by 600 Men, forced the Hussars to retire to the Camp of the Allies. The French arrived in Louvain pretty much maltreated, rested, and set out to join the Army. French Generals reportedly have their Eyes upon Mons, with some Troops in Motion that Way.