French Victory over the Spanish at Rocroi

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A French army, under the command of the Duc d'Enghien, defeats the Spanish at the Battle of Rocroi. This victory marks the end of the era of supremacy for Spanish forces.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "French Victory over the Spanish at Rocroi". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=2250, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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