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At the Battle of Augusta, how did the French learn that de Ruyter was mortally wounded?
According to Wikipedia, in the Battle of Augusta (1676)
The battle was a short but intense affair and ended abruptly when
Duquesne, after hearing that De Ruyter had been mortally wounded,
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What was the purpose of tunnel fighting in a 17th century siege?
Since I watched the movie Alatriste, and wondered what was the usage of tunnel fighting in the 17th century, as can be seen in the Hulst siege scene.
I am aware that in medieval times, tunnels (or ...
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How was the dynamics of a naval battle in the 17th century?
I'm curious about the "mechanical" aspects in the course of a naval battle in the 17th century.
To explain better, here are some questions whose answers would provide a text-answer explaining the ...
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