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Invasion of Belgium

When
2-4 August 1831
Where
Belgian border and Turnhout
Part of
The Dutch Ten Days' Campaign against Belgium is halted by a French army

The Dutch army invaded Belgium on 2 August 1831, defeating Belgian forces and advancing deep into territory.

The invasion began on the morning of 2 August 1831, near Poppel. The Dutch army, headed by the princes, defeated Belgian forces in several battles. The Belgians retreated to Turnhout, allowing the Dutch to set up camp. On 4 August, the Dutch force took control of Antwerp.

Sources

  1. Belgian Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. Ten Days' Campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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