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Foreign News
January 14, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Military report from Weissembourg headquarters on October 14 announces the defeat of the enemy, with lines at Lauterberg and Weissembourg taken by assault, capturing three redoubts, 23 cannons with horses, 700 prisoners, and other arms; pursuit planned at dawn.
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By the Ship Washington, Capt. Sylvester, arrived at New-York from Cork, Irish papers are received to the 4th Nov. from which the following extracts are taken:
WEISSEMBOURG.
Report from the Head-Quarters, 14th Oct. at 1 o'clock in the morning.
The enemy are defeated: the lines both at Lauterberg and Weissembourg, are taken by assault. We have taken three redoubts, besides colours, small arms, &c. 23 pieces of cannon, with their horses, and 700 prisoners. With break of day we are going to pursue the enemy farther.
WEISSEMBOURG.
Report from the Head-Quarters, 14th Oct. at 1 o'clock in the morning.
The enemy are defeated: the lines both at Lauterberg and Weissembourg, are taken by assault. We have taken three redoubts, besides colours, small arms, &c. 23 pieces of cannon, with their horses, and 700 prisoners. With break of day we are going to pursue the enemy farther.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Weissembourg Assault
Lauterberg Lines
Enemy Defeat
Cannon Captured
Prisoners Taken
Where did it happen?
Weissembourg
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Weissembourg
Event Date
14th Oct.
Outcome
enemy defeated; 700 prisoners, 23 pieces of cannon with horses, three redoubts, colours, small arms taken.
Event Details
The lines at Lauterberg and Weissembourg taken by assault. Pursuit of the enemy to continue at break of day.