Siege of Groenlo (1672)
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The siege of Groenlo was a 10-day siege of the Dutch town of Groenlo from 1 to 10 June 1672 by the combined forces of France, the Elector of Cologne and the Prince-Bishop of Münster during the Franco-Dutch War. It ended in the town's surrender.
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Siege of Groenlo | |||||||
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Part of the Franco-Dutch War | |||||||
Map of Grol's fortifications, restored after the siege of 1627. J.Blaeu | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Dutch Republic |
France Cologne Münster | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gustaff Tungel | Bernhard von Galen | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
600 | 100,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
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