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Marshal Villars, the leading French Commander was tasked to take Vienna and take the Austrian Empire out of the War of Spanish Succession, and unravel the Grand Alliance against Spain, France and Bavaria. These plans were put in Jepordy when the Elector of Bavaria, Maxamillian, had a falling out with Villars, seeking for him to be replaced with Marshal Duc de Tallard, a less dynamic commander. However, Louis XIV insisted Marshal Villars would remain in command, he wanted to be assured fo Vienna's fall. Maxamillian was displeased with this, but agreed to work with Villars. The French-Bavarian Army marched along the upper Danube on the way to Vienna. However, Marshal Villars did not expect a massive allied force under the British Duke of Marlbourough to attempt to intercept him. Outside the small town of Blenhiem, Marlbourough and Villars drew up battle lines. The fate of the Austrian Empire and that of the World would be decided there.
Marshal Villars, France's most gifted commander.
Duke of Marlbourough, Villar's opposing General.
Marshal Villars, France's most gifted commander.
Duke of Marlbourough, Villar's opposing General.