Siege of Philippsburg (1688)

The siege of Philippsburg was a siege of the fortress of Philippsburg during the War of the League of Augsburg. It occurred between 27 September and 30 October 1688 and ended in a French victory over the Imperial garrison.

Date27 September 1688 – 30 October 1688
(1 month and 3 days)

Location

Philippsburg, Holy Roman Empire
(present-day Germany)

49.2370°N 8.4548°E / 49.2370; 8.4548

Result French victory

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Siege of Philippsburg
Part of the Nine Years' War
Date 27 September 1688 – 30 October 1688 (1 month and 3 days) Location Philippsburg, Holy Roman Empire (present-day Germany) 49.2370°N 8.4548°E / 49.2370; 8.4548 Result French victory
Belligerents
France	Holy Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Louis, Grand Dauphin Duc de Duras Marquis de Vauban	Maximilian Lorenz Starhemberg
Strength
30,000–40,000 men 52 heavy guns 24 mortars	2,000 men 17 battery guns 90 small guns
Casualties and losses
587 dead 1,013 wounded	600 casualties 124 artillery pieces captured

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