Episode 2 of 3
Battle of the Dunes
- When
- 14 June 1658
- Where
- Dunes north-east of Dunkirk
- Part of
- Battle of the Dunes
The Franco-English army defeated the Spanish relief force in a two-hour battle on the dunes north-east of Dunkirk.
Turenne deployed his forces against the Spanish line on the dunes. English troops under Morgan and Lockhart attacked the Spanish right, while French infantry advanced on the center. Condé resisted on the left but was eventually forced from the field. The Spanish army was routed by noon, suffering heavy losses.
Sources
- Battle of the Dunes (1658) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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