Battle of the Dunes
War: Spanish-French Wars


Date: 14 Jun 1658
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Outcome: French and English victory over the Spanish Decisive battle

Overview: Fought June 14, 1658, between the Spaniards, 14,000 strong, under Don John of Austria and the Great Conde (Louis de Bourbon Conde), and the French in equal force under Turenne. A force landed from the English fleet commenced the attack on the Spaniards, which was vigorously supported by Turenne, and the Spaniards were totally defeated, with a loss of 4,000 killed, wounded and captured. Ten days later the town of Dunkirk capitulated.