Events tagged with "spanish netherlands"

Historical Events tagged with "spanish netherlands"

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Military & Warfare

French Victory at Battle of Landen

July 29th, 1693 331 years ago

The Battle of Landen marked a significant victory for French forces against the Allied troops, composed of Dutch, English, and other continental soldiers. Occurring in the Spanish Netherlands, the battle was part of the War of the Grand Alliance, which pitted France against a coalition trying to curb its dominance in Europe. The French Army, under the command of Marshal Luxembourg, executed a well-coordinated attack, leading to heavy casualties for the Allies and claiming a strategic advantage for France in the ongoing conflict.