This war, which was caused by King Louis XIV and his quest to extend the power of France, was called the War of Spanish Succession in most of the world, but in the British colonies, it was called Queen Anne's War. It was fought mostly in Europe, with various Indian tribes allying with each country. It was also called the Third Indian War. The first Indian War was also known as King Philip's War; the Second Indian War was King William's War; and the Fourth Indian War was Drummer's War.
Recommended Resources
History World: The War of the Spanish Succession
Reaches back into history to the 1690s to discuss the causes of the war, including the Habsburg, Louis XIV, and Charles II, and then goes on to discuss partition treaties and wills before delving into the wear itself.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ad06
Details the Battle of Blenheim, which was the first defeat of the French army of Louis XIV, which was thought to have been invincible up until that time.
http://www.britishbattles.com/spanish-succession/battle-blenheim.htm
Examines the war itself as well as the politics which surrounded the era and the war. Additionally discusses the peace of Utrecht and the long- and short-term effects of the war.
http://www.spanishsuccession.nl/
The War of the Spanish Succession 1704-14
Contains an account of the war as well as numerous pictures of the battles,t he leaders, and the enemy.
http://www.kipar.org/military-history/kirkes_spanish_succession.html
War of Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim
Discusses the key battle of the war, the Battle of Blenheim, in which the Duke of Marlborough surprised even himself when his army defeated both the Bavarians and the French.
http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/battleswars16011800/p/blenheim.htm
