19 May 1643
Battle of Rocroi
Leads a French army of 23,000 to victory over a Spanish army of 20,000. 1st French victory in decades
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Leads a French army of 23,000 to victory over a Spanish army of 20,000. 1st French victory in decades
Defeats the Spanish army which is invading France & heading for Paris
Victory over Spain gives France hegemony in Europe in place of Spain
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