Tag: Spanish Occupation

Siege of Haarlem Explained

The Siege of Haarlem was a significant event during the Dutch Revolt, where the city of Haarlem withstood a lengthy Spanish siege before eventually surrendering.

Siege of Bergen op Zoom Explained

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.

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.

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