A view of the Glorious Action of Dettingen June 27 N.S. [16 O.S.] between the Forces of the Allies and the French Army under Marshal Noailles commanded by King George of Great Britain
line engraving, coloured, engraving
Accession Number
NAM.1971-02-33-141-1
Description
A view of the Glorious Action of Dettingen June 27 N.S. [16 O.S.] between the Forces of the Allies and the French Army under Marshal Noailles commanded by King George of Great Britain. Coloured line engraving by I Pano after F Daremberg, published by Robert Wilkinson, London, 1743 (c). Dettingen was fought during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). Finding his retreat cut off, George II successfully led by his British, Hanoverian and Austrian forces against the French under the Duc de Noailles, inflicting heavy losses. This was the last occasion on which a reigning British monarch commanded his troops in battle.
Events
Dettingen, Battle of, 1743 (War of the Austrian Succession 1740-1748)
Units