The confusion was, however, great, and Marlborough halted his troops and reformed them, before advancing to the final attack; while Marshal Villeroi strove on his part also to reform his troops, and to take up a new front.

The roads, were, however, choked with baggage waggons and artillery, and before the troops could take up their fresh posts, the allies were ready.

The charge was sounded, and horse and foot advanced to the attack on the centre, while the troops who had commenced the battle by their demonstration against Autre Eglise joined in the general attack.
Confused and disheartened, the French did not await the onslaught, but broke and fled.

The Spanish and Bavarian horse guards made a gallant attempt to stem the tide of defeat, but were cut to pieces.
The battle was now over.

It was a rout and a pursuit, and the British horse, under Lord Orkney, pursued the fugitives until they reached Louvain, at two o'clock in the morning.
In the battle of Ramilies the French lost in killed and wounded 7000 men, and 6000 were taken prisoners.