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Historical research Part 1: The opening of the Battle
Historical research Part 2: The infantry battle
Historical research Part 3: The cavalry battle
Historical research Part 4: Artillery, generals, the turning point
Historical research Part 5: The Battle of Fontenoy 1745
Historical research Part 6: British vs. French ship building

Resources on 18th century military history: Great books on this era