Flanders Expedition Ordered by States General
Maurice leads an expedition into Flanders after the States General orders an offensive toward the coast.
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1600 in Netherlands
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Historical records for Netherlands in 1600
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Nieuwpoort Campaign Conducted in Flanders
Maurice defeats the Spanish field army near Nieuwpoort during the risky coastal campaign in Flanders.
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Discovery of Falklands
The first European explorer to sight the islands is widely thought to be Sebald de Weert, a Dutch sailor, older maps, particularly Dutch ones, used the name "Sebald Islands"
Dutch Army Advances Toward Coast
Maurice moved his army into Flanders in an effort to strike at Spanish positions and threaten privateering bases.
Flanders Campaign Ends Without Dunkirk
Despite winning at Nieuwpoort, Maurice withdrew without capturing Dunkirk, which had been a principal objective of the expedition.
Invasion of Flanders
The States General orders Maurice to complete his capture of Flanders
Invasion of Flanders
Crosses the River Yser
Nieuwpoort Victory Secures Field Army
Maurice defeated the Spanish army near Nieuwpoort, preserving his field force despite the risks of campaigning deep in enemy territory.
Siege of Nieuport
Raises the siege of Nieuport
States General Orders Flemish Offensive
The States General instructed Maurice of Nassau to undertake a campaign into the Spanish-held coastal region of Flanders.
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