Battle of Jodoigne

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Battle of Jodoigne
Date October 16, 1568 Location Spanish Netherlands Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spain	Dutch rebels
Commanders
Duke of Alva	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 20th 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 vastly outnumbered the Spanish army, but they weren't prepared for the Spanish strategies. This resulted in a crushing defeat for Dutch.

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Coordinates: 50°43′N 4°52′E / 50.717°N 4.867°E / 50.717; 4.867

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