The Siege of Bergen op Zoom was a failed French attempt to capture the Dutch city during the War of the Sixth Coalition in 1814.
Massacre of Naarden Explained
The Massacre of Naarden was a brutal event during the Dutch Revolt in 1572, where Spanish forces killed thousands of civilians in the town of Naarden.
Siege of Grave Explained
The Siege of Grave was a military conflict during the Eighty Years’ War in which the Dutch Republic successfully defended the town of Grave against Spanish forces.
Siege of Nijmegen Explained
The Siege of Nijmegen was a military conflict during the Eighty Years’ War in which the Dutch successfully defended the city against Spanish forces.
Battle of Steenbergen Explained
The Battle of Steenbergen was a military engagement during the Eighty Years’ War between the Dutch Republic and Spain in 1583.
Capture of Geertruidenberg Explained
The Capture of Geertruidenberg was a military event during the Eighty Years’ War in which the Dutch Republic successfully seized control of the fortified city of Geertruidenberg from the Spanish forces.
German invasion of the Netherlands Explained
The German invasion of the Netherlands was a swift and successful military campaign that marked the beginning of World War II in Western Europe.
German bombing of Rotterdam Explained
The German bombing of Rotterdam during World War II resulted in the destruction of the city and played a significant role in the surrender of the Netherlands.