4 March 1590
Loss of Breda Castle
Lanzavecchia's Italian garrison was surprised when Dutch soldiers emerged inside Breda Castle.
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Lanzavecchia's Italian garrison was surprised when Dutch soldiers emerged inside Breda Castle.
Spinola built extensive lines to isolate Breda and obstruct Dutch relief attempts.
Philip IV supported Spinola's campaign to recover the strategically important fortress.
Isabella Clara Eugenia backed the Spanish effort to retake Breda from the Dutch Republic.
Spinola opened the prolonged Spanish siege of Breda with a large encircling army.
Spinola's blockade prevented adequate food and military supplies from entering Breda.
Spinola permitted the surviving defenders to leave Breda with military honours.
Fourdin directed the Spanish garrison throughout the Dutch siege.
Ferdinand directed the wider Spanish response to Frederick Henry's siege.
Ferdinand attempted to divert or relieve the Dutch pressure on Breda.
Fourdin requested honourable surrender terms after the Dutch captured key outer positions.
Fourdin led the Spanish garrison out with flags and drums under the surrender terms.
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