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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 3, 2016 14:56:08 GMT
William III himself leads the celebrations in St Luis as the town is welcomed back into the Dutch family, as the newly formed 'Orange Army' parades around the streets.  |
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Post by Bill on Oct 3, 2016 15:23:56 GMT
volunteers are asked to be formed for the defence of Sluis while the army is away.
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Post by Médecin Mabusé on Oct 3, 2016 15:26:49 GMT
In immediate response to the occupation of St. Luis the Duc de Villaroi marches his army to the North in order to repel the Dutch invaders before their toehold can be strengthened and their gains consolidated upon.
Army of the North: Duc de Villaroi
12,000 Line Infantry
3,000 Grendiers
2,000 Engineers
2,500 Dragoons
2,000 Cuirassiers
2,000 Musketeers of the Guard
150 Field Guns
100 Howitzers
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 3, 2016 16:55:02 GMT
The Army of the North arrives before the Orange Army are able to fully sally out of the town, those who had managed to leave hurried back into safety. The French force has succeeded in locking William's force down, however news quickly reaches Villaroi that the Duke of Marlborough, who was intended to join with the Force in St Luis, is rushing to the aid of his sovereign.
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Post by Bill on Oct 3, 2016 18:26:52 GMT
The Army of Holland will make the crossing to terneuzen from zeeland, landing in the north and march south to Ghent.
Marlbourogh will cross the scheldt from antwerp and travel west at all speed.
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Post by Médecin Mabusé on Oct 3, 2016 18:53:35 GMT
The Army of the North abandons its position around St Luis and makes haste to Ghent, fearful of encirclement.
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