Battle of Kempen (1642)

Battle of Kempen (Hesse-Kassel vs Side B) took place in 1642 during Hessian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1642
• Date: 17 January 1642
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Hessian War
• Side A: Hesse-Kassel
• Commanders (A): de Guébriant, Kaspar von Eberstein
• Commanders (B): de Lamboy, H. von Mercy
• Casualties: 660 killed or wounded (Hesse-Kassel), 7,000 killed, wounded or captured (side B)
• Outcome: Franco-Hessian victory
• Coordinates: 51.318°, 6.538°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Kempen · Wikidata entry