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Cork


Battle Name : Cork

Date(s) : 04 October 1691 - 08 October 1691

Part of : Jacobite Rebellions ,

Outcome : A victory for William lll Army over Irish Garrison

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

Marlborough's first independent seige operation. The old town was well defended the gates seeming too strong Marlborough opted to breach the eastern curtain wall. A number of batteries were set up including a diversionary one set up by his Danish troops on the northern side. On the 7th a sufficient breach had been made and the Governor beat a parley and sought terms. These were not agreed. On the 8th the same thing happened but Marlborough did not permit this delaying tactic to work a second time. As the storming party was about to attack the Governor surrendered unconditionally.

Location

City of Cork, Ireland