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title: Battle of Denain
author: Jean Alaux
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21674/battle-of-denain/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-03-31
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# Battle of Denain
_Authored by Jean Alaux_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21674.jpg)
## Image Caption
*[Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of Denain, 24 July 1712*, oil on canvas by Jean Alaux, 1838.
Depicted here are French soldiers charging enemy lines at the Battle of Denain (1712), one of the final major engagements of the [War of the Spanish Succession](https://www.worldhistory.org/War_of_the_Spanish_Succession/).
[Palace](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/palace/) of Versailles.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Alaux, J. (2026, March 31). Battle of Denain. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Alaux, Jean. "Battle of Denain." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 31, 2026. .
### MLA
Alaux, Jean. "Battle of Denain." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Mar 2026, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Villars_a_Denain1.jpg)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Villars_a_Denain1.jpg) by [**Jean Alaux**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Villars_a_Denain1.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 31 March 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.