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  • Battle of Jodoigne
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  • The Battle of Jodoigne was fought October 20, 1568 between Spanish and Dutch forces. The Spanish destroyed the rear guard of William the Silent's invading army, forcing him to abandon his invasion of the Netherlands and to retreat into Germany. The Dutch outnumbered the Spanish army, but were caught off-guard by the Spanish attack. This resulted in a crushing defeat for the Dutch.
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Strength
  • 5500
  • 9000
  • 16000
  • 21000
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Date
  • 1568-10-16
Commander
Casualties
  • 20
  • 3000
Result
  • Decisive Spanish victory
combatant
  • Spain
  • Dutch Rebels
Place
  • Jodoigne, Spanish Netherlands
Conflict
  • Battle of Jodoigne
abstract
  • The Battle of Jodoigne was fought October 20, 1568 between Spanish and Dutch forces. The Spanish destroyed the rear guard of William the Silent's invading army, forcing him to abandon his invasion of the Netherlands and to retreat into Germany. The Dutch outnumbered the Spanish army, but were caught off-guard by the Spanish attack. This resulted in a crushing defeat for the Dutch.