12 March 1579Siege of MaastrichtAlessandro Farnese Parma, Duke of
Begins a major siege intended to restore Spanish control of Maastricht.
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Begins a major siege intended to restore Spanish control of Maastricht.
Directs trenches, assaults and blockade operations around the fortified city.
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