d overflowed its
banks in such a manner as to render the bridge at Rees impassable, so
that M. Imhoff was left to the resources of his own conduct and the
bravery of his troops, consisting of six battalions and four squadrons,
already weakened by the absence of different detachments. This general
having received advice, on the fourth of August, that the enemy
intended to pass the Lippe the same evening with a considerable train of
artillery, in order to burn the bridge at Rees, decamped with a view to
cover this place, and join two battalions which; had passed the Rhine
in boats, under the command of general Zastrow, who reinforced him
accordingly; but the enemy not appearing, he concluded the information
was false, and resolved to resume his advantageous post at Meer. Of
this he had no sooner repossessed himself, than his advanced guards were
engaged with the enemy, who marched to the attack from Wesel, under the
command of lieutenant-general de Chevert, consisting of the whole corps
intended for the siege of Dusseldorp. Imhoffs front was covered by
coppices and ditches, there being a rising ground on his right, from
whence he could plainly discern the whole force that advanced against
him, together with the manner of their approach. Perceiving them engaged
in that difficult ground, he posted one regiment in a coppice, with
orders to fall upon the left flank of the enemy, which appeared quite
uncovered; and as soon as their fire began, advanced with the rest
of his forces to attack them in front. The bayonet was used on this
occasion, and the charge given with such impetuosity and resolution,
that after a short resistance, the enemy fell into confusion, and fled
towards Wesel, leaving on the spot eleven pieces of cannon, with a great
number of waggons and other carriages; besides the killed and wounded,
who amounted to a pretty considerable number, the victor took three
hundred and fifty-four prisoners, including eleven officers; whereas, on
his part the victory was purchased at a very small expense.

GENERAL OBERG DEFEATED by the FRENCH.

Immediately after this action, general Wangenheim passed the Rhine
with several squadrons and battalions, to reinforce general Imhoff,
and enable him to prosecute the advantage he had gained, while prince
Ferdinand marched with the rest of the army to Santen: from whence he
proceeded to Rhinebergen, where he intended to pass; but the river had
overflowed to such a degree, that