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Siege of Corbie
- When
- 7–15 August 1636
- Where
- Corbie, France
- Part of
- Siege of Corbie
Spanish forces besieged the French fortress of Corbie from 7 to 15 August 1636, resulting in the garrison's surrender.
The Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand initiated the siege on 7 August to secure passage past the Somme. The fortress surrendered after eight days on 15 August, marking a significant success in the Crossing of the Somme campaign.
Sources
- First siege of Corbie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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