This re-enactment will be absolutely unique and on a scale seldom seen before in Flanders.  240 foot soldiers, 40 cavalrymen and at least 40 gunners, manning 10 pieces, come to Oudenaarde.

Including all fringe events no fewer than 400 men and women dressed in historical costumes from the beginning of the 18th century will feature in the re-enactment.  The groups are mainly foreign and come from e.g. Portugal, Czechia, Russia, Italy and the United Kingdom.  No fewer than 12 nationalities will be represented.  The soldiers’ kit and uniforms are perfect copies of the originals from the beginning of the 18th century.

Also the weapons and battle techniques are completely in conformity with the rules of the art of warfare as applied by the French and allied armies that fought in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Program

vrijdag 11 juli:
Arrival of the troups at De ham and pitching camp.
At 10.00 p.m. : firework happening at the watchtower in Rooigem. Culinary stands of the local guilds open from 8.00 p.m. onwards, and there will be suitable animation.

Saturday 12 July

Morning: a visit of the encampment in De Ham is possible
02.00 p.m.: parade around the Market
03.00 p.m.: parade and deployment on the battlefield
03.30-04.30 p.m.: re-enactment
Evening: a visit of the encampment in De Ham is possible

Sunday 13 July

11.00-12.00 a.m.: re-enactment
12.00-12.30 p.m.: the groups stand down
02.00 p.m.: parade around the Market
03.00 p.m.: parade and deployment on the battlefield
03.30-04.30 p.m.: re-enactment

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