The Battle of Leuze took place on September 18, 1691, and was a famous French cavalry victory in the War of the Grand Alliance, against a superior allied force. Combatants Dutch Republic, England,[3] Holy Roman Empire, Duchy of Savoy, Spain, Sweden France, Irish Catholics Commanders Prince Waldeck, Duke of Savoy, Duke of Lorraine , Elector of Bavaria, Prince of Baden Duc de Luxembourg â€ , Duc de Villeroi, Duc de Lorge, Duc de Boufflers, Nicolas Catinat, Duc de Noailles Strength ~250... September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... Events March 5 - French troops under Marshal Louis-Francois de Boufflers besiege the Spanish-held town of Mons March 20 - Leislers Rebellion - New governor arrives in New York - Jacob Leisler surrenders after standoff of several hours March 29 - Siege of Mons ends to the city’s surrender May 6... Leuze-en-Hainaut is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. ... 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Marshal Luxembourg was informed that William III of Orange had left for England in the supposition that the campaign of 1691 was at its end. He was also informed that Waldeck, who was left in charge, was preparing to retire into winter quarters. François Henri de Montmorency-Bouteville, duc de Piney, called de Luxembourg (January 8, 1628 - January 4, 1695), marshal of France, the comrade and successor of the great Condé, was born at Paris, France. ... William III King of England, Scotland and Ireland William III and II (14 November 1650–8 March 1702; also known as William Henry and William of Orange) was Prince of Orange from his birth, King of England and Ireland from 13 February 1689, and King of Scotland from 11... Prince Georg Friedrich of Waldeck (* January 31, 1620 in Arolsen; † November 19, 1692 in Arolsen) was a German Field Marshal and a Dutch General. ...

Marshal Luxembourg was near Tournai and sent out reconnaissance under Marsilly, that told him that the main body of the allied army was moving away, leaving a rear-guard of cavalry at Leuze. Tournai (in Dutch: Doornik in Latin: Tornacum) is a municipality located 85 kilometres southwest of Brussels, on the river Scheldt (in French: Escaut, in Dutch: Schelde), in the Belgian province of Hainaut. ...

Luxembourg acted inmediately. He send a detachment to follow the movements of the main body, and with the squadrons of Villars and Marsilly he attacked without warning. The French cavalry charged, only using their swords. Marshal Villars of France. ...

The allied cavalry was superior in numbers, but could not deploy because of the limited space they were manoeuvred into.

The battle lasted for only 2 hours, but was a complete victory for the French. The fleeing remainder of the allied cavalry was saved by troops send back by Waldeck.

Luxembourg had been in the thick of the action and had to beat off an attack directed at his person.

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