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Siege of Bredevoort (1672)

1672 · 51.94° N, 6.62° E

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When
1672
Kind
Siege
Coordinates
51.94° N, 6.62° E
Description
1672 siege by Münster troops
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Placed at the town its title names, Bredevoort.

Siege of Bredevoort (1672)

1672 siege by Münster troops

The siege of Bredevoort was a short siege by Münster troops, led by Bernhard von Galen to further initiate his invasion of the Dutch Republic. The siege itself lasted six days until the small garrison, led by Adriaen van Keppel was forced to surrender.

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