Marlborough's Army 1702-11

by Michael Barthorp

The succession of the French Duke of Anjou to the Spanish throne in 1700 provoked the formation of a Grand Alliance to thwart the king's expansionist ambitions. Led by the Duke of Marlborough, the army of the Grand Alliance declared war on France. Between 1702 and 1711, this united force, comprised of English, Dutch, Danish, Prussian, Austrian and other German troops, were victorious at such historic battles as Blenheim, Oudenarde and Malplaquet...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0850453461
• ISBN13: 9780850453461
• Release Date: December 1980
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.8"