Battle of Tolhuis

Battle of Tolhuis
Part of the Franco-Dutch War

Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith
Date12 June 1672
Location51°51′42″N 6°7′5″E / 51.86167°N 6.11806°E / 51.86167; 6.11806
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France  Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
Louis XIV
Grand Condé (WIA)
Count of Guiche
Paul Würtz
Strength
80,000
12 guns
2,000
Casualties and losses
300 killed or wounded 1,500 killed, wounded or captured
Location within Netherlands

The Battle of Tolhuis or Crossing of the Rhine took place on 12 June 1672 during the Franco-Dutch War. The battle was fought between the army of Dutch Republic and the army of the French king Louis XIV.