One siege in this war, ended by Frederic Schomberg, was supposedly marked by the heroism of a group of young boys who managed to lock the city gates as Richard Talbot's force approached Derry.
One siege in this war, ended by Frederic Schomberg, was supposedly marked by the heroism of a group of young boys who managed to lock the city gates as Richard Talbot's force approached Derry. A major opportunity was squandered when Tourville failed to pursue Torrington at Beachy Head, though it inspired Luxembourg to brutal efficiency at the cavalry battle of Lueze. The Prince of Waldeck also lost at Fleurus in this war, which saw land gains for the aggressors due to the ingenious siege warfare tactics of Vauban after movements by one monarch in the Palatinate led to a coalition of Spain, Savoy, England, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Netherlands opposing France's incursions. A response to the rise of Louis XIV, for 10 points, identify this war ended with the Treaty of Ryswick after the formation of a certain group.
One siege in this war, ended by Frederic Schomberg, was supposedly marked by the heroism of a group of young boys who managed to lock the city gates as Richard Talbot's force approached Derry.
War of the {Grand Alliance} [or {Nine Years’} War; or War of the {League of Augsburg}; prompt on {Williamite} War or King {William}'s War]