Dutch Forces Break Through at Battle of Ekeren
On June 30, 1703, Dutch troops escaped a larger Bourbon army.
Published 30 June 2026 · 09:01 CET
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On this day On this day in 1703, the Battle of Ekeren unfolded during the War of the Spanish Succession. A Dutch force of 12,000 men found themselves surrounded by a 24,000-strong Bourbon army composed of French, Spanish, and Cologne troops. Despite being outnumbered, the Dutch managed to break out and retreat to safety.
Source: Wikipedia
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