Battle of Werl (1585 AD)

Battle of Werl (25px Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg, Archbishop of Cologne, Prince-Elector of Cologne, 1577–1588 vs 25px Ernst of Bavaria, Archbishop of Cologne, Prince-Elector of Cologne, 1584–1612) took place in 1585 AD during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1585 AD
• Date: 1585-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: 25px Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg, Archbishop of Cologne, Prince-Elector of Cologne, 1577–1588
• Side B: 25px Ernst of Bavaria, Archbishop of Cologne, Prince-Elector of Cologne, 1584–1612
• Commanders (A): Martin Schenck von Nydeggen, Hermann Friedrich Cloedt
• Commanders (B): Claude de Berlaymont, known as Haultpenne
• Casualties: approx. approximately 250approximately 500
• Outcome: Escape of Schenck and his men
• Coordinates: 51.550°, 7.920°

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