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Capture of Breda (1590)

1590 in the Dutch Republic1590 in the Habsburg Netherlands16th-century military history of the Kingdom of EnglandConflicts in 1590Sieges involving England
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SA 819 Anno 1590. Het turfschip van Breda
SA 819 Anno 1590. Het turfschip van Breda

The capture of Breda was a short battle during the Eighty Years' War and Anglo–Spanish War during which a Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Nassau captured the heavily protected city of Breda. Using a clever tactic reminiscent of the Trojan horse, a small assault force hid in a peat barge, entered the city of Breda, and proceeded to take it over resulting in a minimum number of casualties. It was the turning point of the war as the forces under Maurice were able to take the offensive.

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Capture of Breda (1590)
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SA 819 Anno 1590. Het turfschip van Breda
SA 819 Anno 1590. Het turfschip van Breda
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