A folk song titled for this battle's "water" erroneously claims Eugene of Savoy was present at it.
A folk song titled for this battle's "water" erroneously claims Eugene of Savoy was present at it. As the losing army retreated from this battle, it was nearly cut off at Naul by a force that missed this battle. Early in this battle, Patrick Sarsfield reported the existence of a swampy ravine neither side knew about, but not before both sides had uselessly sent forces into the Roughgrange. George Walker was killed in this battle while trying to help the wounded Duke of Schomberg, who died here. The outcome of this battle secured the work of the "Immortal Seven" and is celebrated during the "Glorious Twelfth." A decisive attack at this battle was made by the elite Blue Guards. The losing commander was nicknamed "a'chaca" for his retreat, which translates as "the shit." For 10 points, name this 1690 battle fought near the namesake Irish river, at which William of Orange's forces defeated those of the deposed James II.
A folk song titled for this battle's "water" erroneously claims Eugene of Savoy was present at it.
Battle of the Boyne