Episode 3 of 3
Dutch Withdrawal
- When
- 12-20 August 1831
- Where
- Belgium
The Dutch withdrew from Belgium without achieving their objectives, leaving only Antwerp occupied.
Rather than fight the French, the Dutch withdrew from Belgium. The last Dutch troops returned to the Netherlands around 20 August. Only Antwerp remained occupied. King William reluctantly accepted that his dream of a United Netherlands was lost, despite the initial military successes.
Sources
- Ten Days' Campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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