History of the Battle of Fontenoy in military art
print Battle of Fontenoy by military artist Horace Vernet. The battle of
Fontenoy, fought during the war of Austrian Succession, French victory for
Marshal De Saxe.
Battle of Fontenoy by H Vernet. Battle of Fontenoy during the war of Austrian Succession. French
victory under Marshal Maurice De Saxe over the allies (British, Dutch and
German under the Duke of Cumberland), 11th May 1745. Fontenoy, 5 miles
south east of Tournai (Tolnay), the battle which started with a Dutch
assault and British and Hanovarian infantry advance against the French
centre during the battle a sudden attack by an Irish Brigade under French
command, attacked the allied forces. The allied square was broken but the
British, Hanovarian and Dutch forces retreated in good order.
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