Siege of Hulst (1645)

Siege of Hulst
Part of the Eighty Years' War

The siege and capture of Hulst in 1645 by Hendrick de Meijer.
Date7 October – 4 November 1645
Location
Hulst (present-day Netherlands)
Result Dutch victory
Belligerents
United Provinces  Spain
Commanders and leaders
Frederick Henry Jacques de Haynin du Cornet
Strength
12,500 infantry
2,500 cavalry
20 pieces of artillery		 2,500 infantry
250 cavalry
Casualties and losses
1,600 dead or wounded 2,500 dead, wounded or captured

The siege of Hulst (1645) was the last major siege of the Eighty Years' War. Dutch troops commanded by Frederick Henry conquered the heavily fortified town of Hulst after only 28 days.

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