28 August 1624Siege of Breda BeginsAmbrogio Spinola
Spinola opened the prolonged Spanish siege of Breda with a large encircling army.
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Spinola opened the prolonged Spanish siege of Breda with a large encircling army.
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.
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