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Foreign News
November 3, 1792
National Gazette
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Prussian army captures Rodemacherin fortress in Lorraine, massacring the garrison. Ongoing bloody skirmishes with French forces. Prussians advance near Chimay, prompting Belgian detachments from Mons to protect frontiers.
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Full Text
From the Brussels Gazette.
Advices are received, that the Prussian army has taken possession of the fortress of Rodemacherin near the Moselle, between Thionville and Luxemburg, in Lorraine. All the garrison, and that part of the garrison was put to the sword. It is also asserted, that the French and Prussians have very bloody skirmishes almost every day. The latter have directed a body of their troops to advance opposite to Chimay, from whence they seem to threaten that part of our frontiers with frequent incursions. -- To counteract these designs, strong detachments of infantry and cavalry have been detached from the camp at Mons, principally chasseurs and Hulans, to protect our territory in that quarter.
Advices are received, that the Prussian army has taken possession of the fortress of Rodemacherin near the Moselle, between Thionville and Luxemburg, in Lorraine. All the garrison, and that part of the garrison was put to the sword. It is also asserted, that the French and Prussians have very bloody skirmishes almost every day. The latter have directed a body of their troops to advance opposite to Chimay, from whence they seem to threaten that part of our frontiers with frequent incursions. -- To counteract these designs, strong detachments of infantry and cavalry have been detached from the camp at Mons, principally chasseurs and Hulans, to protect our territory in that quarter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Prussian Army
Rodenmacherin Fortress
Lorraine Capture
Bloody Skirmishes
Chimay Advance
Mons Detachments
Where did it happen?
Lorraine
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Lorraine
Outcome
garrison put to the sword; very bloody skirmishes almost every day
Event Details
Prussian army takes possession of Rodemacherin fortress near Moselle, between Thionville and Luxemburg; directs troops to advance opposite Chimay threatening frontiers; French and Prussians engage in daily skirmishes; detachments from Mons camp sent to protect territory.