Battle of Staphorst

The battle of Staphorst was a battle during the Franco-Dutch War, between troops led by John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen and Hans Willem van Aylva against the troops led by Christoph Bernhard von Galen, the battle resulted in a Dutch victory and led to the town being captured by Dutch forces. As a result of this battle, the Dutch troops would fight another battle, near Zwartsluis on 20 July, but without success.^[1][2]

Date2 July 1673

Location

Staphorst, the Netherlands

Result Dutch victory^[1]

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Battle of Staphorst
Part of the Franco-Dutch War
Date 2 July 1673 Location Staphorst, the Netherlands Result Dutch victory[1]
Belligerents
Dutch Republic	Münster
Commanders and leaders
Nassau-Siegen Willem van Aylva	Bernhard von Galen Count of Lippe

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