Military & Warfare

Duke of Alba's Victory over Dutch Rebels

The Spanish Duke of Alba led a significant military engagement, defeating a Dutch rebel force that was striving for independence from Spanish rule under the leadership of William the Silent. The confrontation occurred in the early stages of the Eighty Years' War, marking a crucial point in the escalating conflict between the Spanish Empire and the Dutch provinces. The Duke's decisive tactics and the determination of the royal Spanish forces resulted in a setback for the Dutch rebels, reinforcing Spanish authority in the region.

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