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Siege of Breda

1624 - 1625 • Brabant Belagerung

Historical Overview

Famous siege by Spinola, immortalized in Velázquez's painting "The Surrender of Breda".

Quick Facts

Outcome:Spanish victory.

Kingdom of Spain

  • Commander: Ambrogio Spinola
  • Strength: ca. 18.000
  • Casualties: Moderat

Dutch States Army

  • Commander: Justinus von Nassau
  • Strength: ca. 7.000
  • Casualties: Hoch (Hunger)

Strategic Context

Spanish recapture of a key strategic city.

Conflict / War

Eighty Years' War

Dutch victory.

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