Battle of Kallo
- When
- 1638
- Where
- Forts of Kallo and Verrebroek
- Episodes
- 1
In June 1638, Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria defeated a larger Dutch force near Antwerp at the Battle of Kallo. This victory occurred during the Eighty Years' War, stemming from a failed Dutch attempt to besiege a major city in the Spanish Netherlands.
Episodes
Background and detail
Strategic Context. Following the Dutch recovery of Breda in 1637, the Dutch Republic and France agreed to besiege a major city in the Spanish Netherlands in 1638. Frederick Henry of Orange planned an approach over Antwerp from both sides of the Scheldt river, aiming to exploit Spanish garrison constraints.
The Engagement. Dutch forces under Nassau-Siegen initially captured the forts of Kallo and Verrebroek. However, Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand launched a counter-attack on the night of 20–21 June. A second assault during the Dutch retreat caused panic, resulting in a crushing Spanish victory despite being outnumbered.
People involved
- Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria · Spanish Commander
- Frederick Henry of Orange · Dutch Commander
Sources
- Battle of Kallo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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