Articles on War of the Polish Succession, Including - Battle of Bitonto, Siege of Gaeta (1734), Siege of Danzig (1734), Battle of San Pietro, Battle of Guastalla, Siege of Kehl (1733), Siege of Philippsburg, Battle of Clausen (Paperback)

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