Episode 2 of 2
Allied Withdrawal
- When
- 21 August 1673
- Where
- Off the western coast of Texel
- Part of
- Battle of Texel
Exhausted fleets disengaged, with the Allies withdrawing after significant damage and casualties.
After a gruelling encounter, both fleets were exhausted. The Allies withdrew without sinking major ships, though many were seriously damaged. Approximately 3,000 men died, two-thirds of whom were English or French.
Sources
- Battle of Texel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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