Battle of Ekeren (1703)

Battle of Ekeren (Side A vs Bourbon Spain & Cologne) took place in 1703 during War of the Spanish Succession.

Battle facts

• Year: 1703
• Date: 30 June 1703
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the Spanish Succession
• Side B: Bourbon Spain, Cologne
• Commanders (A): Obdam, Slangenburg, C. Tilly, Fagel
• Commanders (B): Boufflers, Guiscard, Bedmar, A. Tilly, Mérode-Westerloo
• Casualties: 1,700 killed or wounded 700 missing or: 2,500 killed or wounded, 800 captured (side A), At least 2,234 killed or wounded 2,300 killed or wounded (Bourbon Spain & Cologne)
• Outcome: See Aftermath
• Coordinates: 51.267°, 4.417°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Ekeren · Wikidata entry