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Duke of Alba's Triumph: The Battle of Borsele in the Eighty Years' War
The pages of history are often turned by the ink of conquests and clashes, where the destinies of nations are shaped on the battlefield. One such pivotal moment unfolded on November 22, 1573, during the Eighty Years’ War, as the Spanish Duke of Alba faced off against the Sea Beggars in the Battle of Borsele. This clash not only decided the fate of warring factions but left an indelible mark on…
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October 20
On this day in 1572, during the Eighty Years War, thousands of Spanish soldiers waded through miles of water in one night to achieve the Relief of Goes, because after holding it in all night, they really had to goes.