Marlborough at the Battle of Blenheim. The battle of Blenheim was fought during the war of the Spanish Succession in 1704. The Duke of Marlborough, on August 13th, opened his attack on the French but along with his Austrian allies were heavily engaged and were halted along the front. The Duke of Marlborough then concentrated his 8,000 man cavalry force on an attack of the French centre. The cavalry stormed across the Nebel and attacked the French cavalry who were routed. The cavalry wheeled left and routed the French into the Danube, where many were drowned. This manoeuvre split the French infantry in two, with Prince Eugene attacking the right and scattering the French infantry, the victory was complete. The battle of Blenheim saved Vienna and took Bavaria out of the war, the French army were forced back to the Rhine.

Marlborough Leading the Attack, Battle of Blenheim by Harry Payne.

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