Military & Warfare

Groningen Surrenders to Spanish Forces

Groningen, a significant city in the Netherlands, capitulated to Spanish forces after enduring a siege led by Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange. The city was strategically important in the Eighty Years' War between the Spanish Empire and the Dutch rebels. The combined Dutch and English forces attempted to lift the siege, but faced persistent resistance. Following intense fighting, Groningen's defenders opted for capitulation, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for control in the region.

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