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BATTLE // July 9, 1672

Siege of Groningen

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Significance

The Siege of Groningen, fought on 9 July 1672, saw a Münsterite force of between 13,000 and 24,000 troops under Bernhard von Galen attempt to reduce the city against a Dutch garrison of roughly 2,500 under Carl von Rabenhaupt. Münsterite casualties of between 5,000 and 10,000 against so small a defending force indicate that the siege imposed severe losses on the attacking army. The engagement took place during the broader Franco-Dutch War, in which the Bishopric of Münster acted as an allied belligerent alongside France in its assault on the Dutch Republic.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Bishopric of Münster13,000–24,000
    medium
  • Dutch Republic2,500
    medium

Bishopric of Münster fielded a 7.4 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Bishopric of Münster5,000–10,000
    medium41% loss rate
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Commanders (2)

Bishopric of Münster

Dutch Republic

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