AN ACCOUNT Of the Late Most hahpy rnd Glorious Victory, obtained by the Imperial Army, Commanded by His Highness Prince Lewis of Baden, over that of the Turks, Commanded by the Grand Vizier The Killing of Ten Thousand of the Turks on the Spot, taking 160 Pieces of Cannon, all their Baggage, &c, with Divers other particulars.
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THE Ottaman Army, commanded by the Prime Vizier, having not Repassed the Save into Bulgaria (as was lately reported) but, being Advanc'd to a Plain, Four German Leagues from Belgrade, in the Road that Leads to Buda, there designing to Intrench themselves: Of which his Highness, Prince Lewis of Baden, having timely Notice, Advanc'd towards them with the Imperial Army: And on the 19th day of August, early in the Morning, Prince Lewis Attack'd the Grand Vizier in his Camp, before he had time to Intrench himself. The Fight lasted for near Five hours, with great Obstinacy and Resolution, and much Slaughter; each General being Emulous, to shew the utmost of his Conduct and Skill, on this great Occasion: The Success of which, being of the highest concern to both Empires.sThe Victory was very disputable, and even in the Gold-Ballance, for several Hours, before any Decision could be made. But, at last, it so pleased the Omnipoient, and All-wise Rector of the Universe, by his special provider [...] so far to favour the Just and Righteous Cause, of his Imperial Majesty, against those Barbarous Infidels, as to turn the scale of Battle, by giving the Turks a Total Defeat, and that with an Horrible Carnage, or Slaughter of the Infidels; who retired with all the Precipitation imaginable, towards the Save, leaving behind them all their Artillery, which consisted of 160 Cannon, most of which were Field-pieces; all their Ammunition, most of their small Arms; and, which Crown'd the Work, all their Rich Baggage; there being an Incredible Number of Camels, Mules, and Waggons, laden with riches of an almost Inestimable Value, (it having been an old Custom, for the Turks, to carry the chief of their Treasure to the Wars.)
As to the Exact Number of Turks 8lain, it is not yet known, in regard when the Express came away, the Germans were in pursuit of them over the River Save into Bulgaria; and that so closely, that its thought, they had not time to break down any of the Bridges, they had made over the aforesaid River, after them. Some Accounts say, 13000, others say 10000, Killed on the Spot, and 60000 more in the [...]ursuit and drown'd crowding for hast, in the River Save; but the most modest Account, is Ten Thousand.
The lost on the side of the Imperalists are Computed at about 5000 killed and Wounded; among the latter of which are the Duke de Aspremont, who Commanded the left Wing, and the Duke de Arschat, The Imperial Army, both Officers and [...]oldiers, behaving themselves on this Occasion, with all the Courage, Resolution, and Bravery imaginable.
The next Day (being the 20th.) Prince Lewis of Baden, dispatch Prince Charles [...]o Lorrain, (Son to the Duke of Famous Memory) to the Court at Vienna, with a Letter to [...]is Imperial Majesty; to give an Account of this most Important Victory; and ikewise three other Letters of the same Account: One to the King of Great Briain, a Second to the Marquess de Castinago, and a Third to the Prince de Vaudemont.
The Ottoman Army, before the Fight, consisted of near 80000 Men; the Imperialist, of 50000. The French, a little before this great Action happened gave out in their New Conquest, That the Imperial Army was Totally Routed by the Turks: It's not doubted but that this great, and most glorious Victory will so far Influence the Council at Constantinople, that the Emperor may conclude a Peace, even upon what Terms he please.