Battle of Vlaardingen (1351 AD)

Battle of Vlaardingen (Holy Roman Empire & Duchy of Lower Lorraine & Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht & Prince-Bishopric of Liège & Prince-Bishopric of Cambrai & Archdiocese of Cologne vs West Frisia & West Frisian settlers from the area of Vlaardingen) took place in 1351 AD during Hook and Cod Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1351 AD
• Date: 1351-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Hook and Cod Wars
• Side A: Holy Roman Empire, Duchy of Lower Lorraine, Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht, Prince-Bishopric of Liège, Prince-Bishopric of Cambrai, Archdiocese of Cologne
• Side B: West Frisia, West Frisian settlers from the area of Vlaardingen
• Commanders (A): Emperor Henry II, Godfrey II, Duke of Lower Lorraine, Adalbold, Prince-Bishop of Utrecht (fled), Baldrick II, Prince-Bishop of Liège (died on way there), Provided troops:
• Commanders (B): Count Dirk III
• Casualties: approx. 3,000+Minimal
• Outcome: West Frisian victory
• Coordinates: 51.910°, 4.340°

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