Battle of Jemmingen - Definition and Overview

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Battle of Jemmingen
Conflict	Eighty Years' War
Date	21 July,1568
Place	Jemmingen, Friesland
Result	Decisive Spanish victory
Combatants Dutch rebels Spanish Commanders Louis of Nassau Duke of Alva Strength 10000 infantry Some cavalry 16 cannons 12000 infantry 3000 cavalry plus cannons Casualties 7000 100

After the Battle of Heiligerlee Louis of Nassau failed to capture the city Groningen. Louis was chased by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva and defeated at the Battle of Jemmingen on 21 July 1568.

Forces

The army of the Duke of Alva consisted of 12000 infantry (4 tercio's), 3000 cavalry and some guns.
The army of Louis of Nassau consisted of 10000 infantry (2 groups), some cavalry and 16 guns.

Battle

After three hours of skirmishes, Louis' army left its trenches and advanced. Due to effective musket fire and intimidated by the cavalry this turned into a general retreat towards the river Ems. The Duke of Alva lost 100 men. Louis of Nassau lost 7000 men.