Capture of Delfzijl

Capture of Delfzijl
Part of the Eighty Years' War & the Anglo–Spanish War & Maurice's campaign of 1591

Siege of Delfzijl July 1591; from the workshop of Frans Hogenberg
Date26 June - 2 July 1591
Location
Delfzijl
Present-day the Netherlands
Result Dutch & English victory[1]
Belligerents
 Dutch Republic
England England		 Spain Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Dutch Republic Maurice of Orange
England Francis Vere		 Spain unknown
Strength
9,000 300
10 guns[2]
Casualties and losses
Low All surrendered[3]

The Capture of Delfzijl took place during the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish War by a Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Orange.[3] The siege commenced on 26 June and lasted until the Spanish troops surrendered the city of Delfzijl on 2 July 1591.[2][4]

  1. ^ Wernham, Richard Bruce (1980). List and Analysis of State Papers, Foreign Series: June 1591-April 1592, Volume 1; Volumes 3-4. H.M. Stationery Office. ISBN 9783601002314.
  2. ^ a b Kuypers, F.H.W. (1871). Geschiedenis der Nederlandsche artillerie van af de vroegste tijden tot op heden, Volume 2 (Dutch). p. 233.
  3. ^ a b Julsing pp 117-18
  4. ^ Markham 175