Battle of Jodoigne | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain | Dutch Rebels | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Duke of Alba | William the Silent | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
16,000 infantry 5,500 cavalry |
21,000 infantry 9,000 cavalry | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
20 dead | 3,000 dead |
The Battle of Jodoigne was fought October 20, 1568 between Spanish and Dutch forces. The Spanish destroyed the rear guard of William the Silent's invading army, forcing him to abandon his invasion of the Netherlands and to retreat into Germany.
The Dutch outnumbered the Spanish army, but were caught off-guard by the Spanish attack. This resulted in a crushing defeat for the Dutch. Coordinates: 50°43′N 4°52′E / 50.717°N 4.867°E
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