Groot, Bouko De
Nieuwpoort 1600: The Battle of the Dunes (Campaign)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472830814
- author:
- Groot, Bouko De
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.22 kg
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 17th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Battle of Nieuwpoort 1600: A Turning Point in the Eighty Years War In 1600, the Eighty Years War reached a pivotal moment as Dutch forces clashed with the Spanish army in a battle that would shape the course of military history. This highly illustrated study reveals the events leading up to the conflict and the outcome of the battle, which saw two powerful forces meet on the beach and in the dunes north of Nieuwpoort. The Dutch, led by Maurice of Nassau, employed a new model army that would prove highly influential in the years to come, while the Spanish, under Archduke Albert VII, fielded their renowned Tercios. The battle was a decisive victory for the Dutch, but it came at a high cost, and the outcome had far-reaching consequences for the war and European military strategy. Through specially commissioned artwork, this book brings to life one of the most significant battles of the Eighty Years War, a conflict that would have a lasting impact on the development of modern warfare.
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