When was it published?

August 14, 1746 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 14, 1746

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

French King, Field Marshal Count Bathiani

Q: What keywords are associated?

French King Brussels, Antwerp Capture Plans, French Troop Advance, Bathiani Army Defense, Neckar River Position

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

From Liege, May 5: French King arrived in Brussels; plans confirmed to capture Antwerp at any cost. Reports of 50,000 French troops advancing in two columns to attack Field-Marshal Count Bathiani's army, which has repositioned across the Neckar River to counter them effectively.

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Liege, May 5. The French King arrived Yesterday at Brussels; and 'tis assured, that it has been resolved to take Antwerp, let it cost what it will. It is just now confidently reported, that 50,000 French are advancing in Two Columns, in Order to attack the Army commanded by Field-Marshal Count Bathiani. This General puts his Troops into a proper Posture of receiving them, in case they should dare to attempt it, and for that Purpose has changed his Camp, and posted himself on the other Side of the Neckar, where it will be impossible for the Enemy to employ their Horse.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French King Brussels Antwerp Capture Plans French Troop Advance Bathiani Army Defense Neckar River Position

What entities or persons were involved?

French King Field Marshal Count Bathiani

Where did it happen?

Brussels

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Brussels

Event Date

May 5

Key Persons

French King Field Marshal Count Bathiani

Event Details

The French King arrived in Brussels yesterday. It is assured that there is a resolution to take Antwerp at any cost. Reports indicate 50,000 French troops advancing in two columns to attack the army under Field-Marshal Count Bathiani. The general has repositioned his troops across the Neckar River to defend against the attack, making it impossible for the enemy to use their horse effectively.