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Huy [1]
Battle Name : Huy [1]
Date(s) : 15 August 1703 - 26 August 1703
Part of : The War of the Spanish Succession ,
Outcome : A victory for Marlborough's Allied Army over French Garrison
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The town and fortress complex was invested on the 15th and the town fell the next day. Covering French forces were either driven off or withdrew and the forts Joseph and Picard fell on the 24th. A significant breach was made in the castle wall and the governor surrendered. These troops were later exchanged for the allied troops taken at Tongres.
Location
The town and fortress of Huy
