Battle of Nieuwpoort

The Battle of Nieuwpoort, between a Dutch army under Maurits of Nassau and a Spanish army under Albrecht of Austria, took place on July 2, 1600 in the Belgian city Nieuwpoort.

Campaign

Against Maurits' better judgement, the Staten Generaal had ordered Maurits to take the army, march south along the coast, and burn the pirate nest of Dunkirk.

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The Spanish intercepted Maurits' army, and cut off their retreat.

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