Military operation

Invasion of the Veluwe

Jul 1629 – Aug 1629 · 52.15° N, 5.88° E

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When
Jul 1629 – Aug 1629
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
52.15° N, 5.88° E
Description
1629 invasion

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Invasion of the Veluwe (1629)

Failed invasion of the Dutch Republic

The Invasion of the Veluwe was an invasion of the Dutch Republic in 1629 carried out by Imperial and Spanish troops in order to divert the States army from the Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch. The invasion was led by Count Hendrik van den Bergh with an army that likely consisted of around 20.000 men.

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