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Updated: June 5, 2025
Preparations for the campaign of 1606 Diminution of Maurice's popularity Quarrel between the pope and the Venetian republic Surprise of Sluys by Du Terrail Dilatoriness of the republic's operations Movements of Spinola Influence of the weather on the military transactions of the year Endeavours of Spinola to obtain possession of the Waal and Yssel Surrender of Lochem to Spinola Siege of Groll Siege and loss of Rheinberg Mutiny in the Catholic army Recovery of Lochem by Maurice Attempted recovery of Groll Sudden appearance of the enemy Withdrawal of the besieging army Close of the campaign End of the war of independence Motives of the Prince in his actions before Groll Cruise of Admiral Haultain to the coast of Spain and Portugal His encounter with the war ships of Fazardo Courageous conduct of the vice-admiral Deaths of Justus Lipsius, Hohenlo, and Count John of Nassau.
Military Operations in the Netherlands Designs of the Spanish Commander Siege of Orsoy Advance upon Rheinberg Murder of the Count of Broeck and his garrison Capture of Rees and Emmerich Outrages of the Spanish soldiers in the peaceful provinces Inglorious attempt to avenge the hostilities State of trade in the Provinces Naval expedition under van der Does Arrival of Albert and Isabella at Brussels Military operations of Prince Maurice Negotiation between London and Brussels Henry's determination to enact the Council of Trent His projected marriage Queen Elizabeth and Envoy Caron Peace proposals of Spain to Elizabeth Conferences at Gertruydenberg Uncertain state of affairs.
So the prince, instead of risking another Nieuport campaign, took the field with a small but well-appointed force, about ten thousand men in all, marched to the Rhine, and early in June, laid siege to Rheinberg.
The admiral garrisoned and fortified Orsoy as a basis and advanced upon Rheinberg, first surprising the Count of Broeck in his castle, who was at once murdered in cold blood with his little garrison. He took Burik on the 11th October, Rheinberg on the 15th of the same month, and compounded with Wesel for a hundred and twenty thousand florins.
Here he paused for a breathing spell, and then, renouncing all his schemes upon the inner defences of the republic, withdrew once more to the Rhine and laid siege to Rheinberg.
In October, with 900 of his own troops and twelve companies of Dutch horse, Sir Francis Vere succeeded in throwing a convoy of provisions into the town of Rheinberg, which was besieged by a large force of the enemy.
So soon as the Prince was informed of this important demonstration of the enemy he broke up after brief debate with his officers his camp before Rheinberg, and came to Wesel. At this place he built a bridge over the Rhine, and fortified it with two block-houses.
Straggle of the Netherlands against Spain March to Turnhout Retreat of the Spanish commander Pursuit and attack Demolition of the Spanish army Surrender of the garrison of Turnhout Improved military science Moral effect of the battle The campaign in France Attack on Amiens by the Spaniards Sack and burning of the city De Rosny's plan for reorganization of the finances Jobbery and speculation Philip's repudiation of his debts Effects of the measure Renewal of persecution by the Jesuits Contention between Turk and Christian Envoy from the King of Poland to the Hague to plead for reconciliation with Philip His subsequent presentation to Queen Elizabeth Military events Recovery of Amiens Feeble operations of the confederate powers against Spain Marriage of the Princess Emilia, sister of Maurice Reduction of the castle and town of Alphen Surrender of Rheinberg Capitulation of Meurs Surrender of Grol Storming and taking of Brevoort Capitulation of Enschede, Ootmaxsum, Oldenzaal, and Lingen Rebellion of the Spanish garrisons in Antwerp and Ghent Progress of the peace movement between Henry and Philip Relations of the three confederate powers Henry's scheme for reconciliation with Spain His acceptance of Philip's offer of peace announced to Elizabeth Endeavours for a general peace.
But with the enemy now eating his way towards the heart of Holland, and with so many dangers threatening them on every side, it was thought imprudent to go so far away to seek the enemy. So Gebhard retired in despair into Germany, and Martin did what he could to protect Rheinberg, and to fill his own coffers at the expense of the whole country side.
"And yet, if these negotiations had been successful, they would have prevented the defeats of Rees, Orsay, Wesel, and Rheinberg; the Rhine would not have been crossed, and Holland might still consider herself invincible in the midst of her marshes and canals."
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