Philip III22 September 1604
Ambrogio Spinola, who had succeeded Archduke Albert as commander in the field, eventually captures Ostend, but only at the price of accepting the loss of Sluis
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Ambrogio Spinola, who had succeeded Archduke Albert as commander in the field, eventually captures Ostend, but only at the price of accepting the loss of Sluis
Ambrogio Spinola, who had succeeded Archduke Albert as commander in the field, eventually captures Ostend, but only at the price of accepting the loss of Sluis
The lengthy Siege of Ostend (1601-1604) demonstrates the balance of power, both sides pour enormous resources into the besieging or defending a town that is reduced to rubble
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