Capture of Geertruidenberg (1573)

The Capture of Geertruidenberg was a military event that took place on 28 August 1573 during the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish War. The capture was conducted by an English, French Huguenot, and Flemish force led by Colonel de Poyet. A small assault force led by Walter Morgan captured the main gate which enabled the complete surprise of the garrison, most of whom were put to the sword.

For the 1589 battle, see Capture of Geertruidenberg (1589).
Capture of Gertruidenberg (1573)
Part of the Eighty Years' War & the Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)

Capture of Geertruidenberg, 1573
Etching by Frans Hogenberg
Date28 August 1573
Location
Geertruidenberg
(Present-day Netherlands)
51°42′00″N 04°51′31″E
Result Protestant-States victory
Belligerents
England
French Huguenots
Dutch Rebels
Scotland		 Spain
Commanders and leaders
Colonel de Poyet
Walter Morgan		 Captain Draek
Strength
300 170
Casualties and losses
4 killed Most killed
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