Battles & Campaigns · 1328
Battle of Cassel (1328)
Cassel, Nord, France
What happened
The rebels were dug in on Mount Cassel. When the French camp relaxed, the rebels attacked first and overwhelmed the French infantry. Philip regrouped his knights and counterattacked, and the rebels were defeated.
Why it matters
It ended the main rebel army in Flanders and let the French restore royal control there. It also strengthened Philip's standing as a new king.
What came next
Ypres and Bruges surrendered, and Louis of Nevers regained the County of Flanders.
Did you know?
From the hilltop town of Cassel, people used to say you could see five kingdoms on a clear day.
Timeline
- 1071First Battle of Cassel.
- 23 Aug 1328Battle of Cassel.
- 11 Apr 1677Third Battle of Cassel.