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Battle of Gravelines
- When
- 13 July 1558
- Where
- Gravelines, near Calais
- Part of
- Battle of Gravelines
Spanish forces under Egmont defeated French troops led by de Thermes at Gravelines on 13 July 1558, aided by English naval support and superior cavalry.
Fought near Calais, the battle saw the French trapped by the river Aa and marshes. Despite initial French defensive advantages, Egmont's cavalry charge into the center caused a rout. English naval fire on the sand dunes further contributed to the Anglo-Spanish victory.
Sources
- Battle of Gravelines (1558) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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