Follow Willem Joseph van Ghent through 3 dated historical records for Netherlands.
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Willem Joseph van Ghent served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The Dutch fleet attacked the Anglo French force near Sole Bay before the allied commanders could fully exploit their strength.
Role range: 1672-1674
Willem Joseph van Ghent served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. The hard fought action involved close engagements among capital ships including the loss of the English flagship Royal James.
Role range: 1672-1674
Willem Joseph van Ghent served as a Dutch admiral in the Anglo Dutch naval conflict. Although both sides claimed successes the Dutch attack disrupted allied operational plans and prevented an easy invasion attempt.
Role range: 1672-1674
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