Battle of Château-Laudran
The Battle of Château-Laudran or also known as the Skirmish at Quenelac was a military engagement that took place between 11 and 13 June 1591. Protestant forces of the Royalist French and English led by Prince de Dombes were up against the Catholic League French and Spanish force led by the Duke of Mercœur. The battle took place as part of the French Wars of Religion, and the Anglo–Spanish War (1585–1604). Although the two main armies did not commit to a full on fight, vigorous skirmishing forced the Catholic League French and Spanish to retreat from the field.
| Battle of Château-Laudran | |||||||
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| Part of the French Wars of Religion and the Anglo–Spanish War (1585–1604) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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French Royal Army England |
Catholic League Spain | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Prince de Dombes John Norreys |
Duke of Mercœur Don Roderigo † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 6,500 | 7,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 50 | 400 (including 260 captured) | ||||||
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