Battle of Nieuport
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spanish or Austrian Netherlands, Belgium
- Date: July 2, 1600
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Dutch Wars of Independence. Result: Dutch victory over the Spanish.
Years of reorganizing the Dutch army resulted in numerous successes for Prince Maurice of Nassau in the 1590’s. Beginning with the capture of Breda, he took one enemy stronghold after another in systematically planned actions. However, farther south, he was less successful. With reluctance, Maurice was persuaded to try to rouse the Flemings to repel their Spanish conquerors and reunite the northern and southern Netherlands.
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