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Marshal Villars

A French general who fights against Marlborough.

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Also known as Villars, Mareschal Villars

First appearance: xiv the campaign of 1707 1708

Marshal Villars first appears in 0032 xiv the campaign of 1707 1708.

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LMLord MohunPEPrince EugeneLCLord Castlewoo…BLBlaiseGWGeneral WebbMVMarshal Villars

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