Battle of Neerwinden
War of the League of Augsburg · Neerwinden, Brabant (present-day Belgium)
Summary
On 29 July 1693, at Neerwinden (or Landen), Marshal Luxembourg inflicted a heavy defeat on William III's Anglo-Austrian army, which recrossed the Petite Gette in disorder after some of the century's bloodiest fighting.
Historical context
After capturing Huy on 23 July, Luxembourg interrupted his march on Liège to strike the coalition camp stretched 9 km along the Petite Gette, back to the river, with William III in the center and Maximilian Emmanuel of Bavaria on the right wing.
Tactics
Luxembourg concentrated the assault on the center and right wing, bombarding Neerwinden before launching waves of infantry and cavalry charges; after a pause, a new offensive broke William III's center and isolated the Elector Prince's wing.
Consequences
Luxembourg captured 55 ensigns, 25 flags, 76 guns, and earned the nickname 'tapestry-maker of Notre-Dame,' but did not fully exploit the rout; the War of the League of Augsburg continued until the separate treaties of 1694.