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and the Count of Estrées to lead the French siege force. The trench in front of Mons was opened during the night of 24 to 25 June. On the 10 July, a double attack, one at the Porte de
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was held in the city to determine the next French course of action. Against the advice of Saxe,
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was an engagement from 7 June to 23 July 1746 during the
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