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Battle of Turnhout

1597 • Brabant Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Maurice of Orange demonstrated the superiority of his new infantry tactics against the Tercios.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Dutch victory.

Dutch States Army

  • Commander: Moritz von Oranien
  • Strength: ca. 7.000
  • Casualties: ca. 100

Kingdom of Spain

  • Commander: Varax †
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.500

Strategic Context

Part of Maurice of Orange's successful offensive in the east.

Conflict / War

Eighty Years' War

Dutch victory.

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