The Siege of Leiden was a pivotal event during the Dutch Revolt in which the city of Leiden withstood a lengthy Spanish siege, leading to the eventual liberation of the Netherlands from Spanish rule.
Capture of Brielle Explained
The Capture of Brielle was a pivotal event in the Eighty Years’ War, marking the beginning of Dutch revolt against Spanish rule in the Netherlands.
French Fury Explained
The French Fury was a violent uprising in 1583 by French soldiers against the Spanish occupation of Antwerp during the Eighty Years’ War.