Capture of Breda (1590)
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For other uses, see Siege of Breda (disambiguation).
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.[4] It was the turning point of the war as the forces under Maurice were able to take the offensive.[2][5]
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Capture of Breda (1590) | |||||||
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Part of the Eighty Years' War | |||||||
The Peat boat at Breda by Charles Rochussen | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Provinces England | Spanish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maurice of Nassau Francis Vere Charles de Heraugiere (assault) | Paolo Lanzavecchia | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,700 (70 in assault) | 600 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
One soldier drowned | 40 killed or wounded[3] |
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