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Battle of the Dunes (1658)

The Battle of the Dunes, fought on June 14, 1658 was a victory of the French army (under Turenne) against the Spanish army (led by Don John of Austria[?] and Louis II de Condé). It was part of the Franco-Spanish War[?], and fought near present-day Dunkirk. The French were supported by English commonwealth troops.

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