Battle of Jemmingen

After the Battle of Heiligerlee Louis of Nassau failed to capture the city Groningen. Louis was chased by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva and defeated at the Battle of Jemmingen on 21 July 1568.

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Battle of Heiligerlee - Louis of Nassau - Groningen - Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva - 21 July - 1568

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The Spanish army consisted of 12,000 infantry (4 tercios), 3,000 cavalry, and some guns. Louis of Nassau opposed them with 10,000 infantry (2 groups), some cavalry, and 16 guns.

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After three hours of skirmishes, Louis' army left its trenches and advanced. Pounded by effective musket fire and intimidated by the Spanish cavalry, the advance turned into a general retreat towards the river Ems. The Duke of Alva lost 100 men. Louis of Nassau lost 7,000 men.

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