Battles & Campaigns · 1426
Battle of Brouwershaven
Brouwershaven, Zeeland, Netherlands
What happened
Burgundian forces landed at Brouwershaven without opposition. As they came ashore, the English attacked. Burgundian knights then charged, and the English and Zeeland troops were pushed onto a dike and defeated.
Why it matters
The defeat was devastating to Jacqueline's cause in the struggle for Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut.
What came next
Without foreign help, Jacqueline had to hand over the government of her lands to Philip.
Did you know?
The Zeelanders may have let the Burgundians land on purpose, hoping for a victory like Agincourt.
Timeline
- 25 Oct 1415Battle of Agincourt.
- 13 Jan 1426Battle of Brouwershaven.
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