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Battle of the Spurs / 1513
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Battle of the Spurs / 1513
At the Battle of the Spurs, Henry VIII and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I rout a French army intent on breaking their siege of the city of Therouanne in the Netherlands
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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment of the Battle of the Spurs, fought on August 16, 1513, in the Netherlands. The scene depicts King Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) and Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519) leading their combined forces against a French army, which had been intent on breaking the siege of the city of Therouanne. The Battle of the Spurs, named for the distinctive spurs worn by Henry VIII's horsemen, marked a significant victory for the allied forces. The French army, led by King Louis XII and his Constable, Louis de La Trémoille, was decisively defeated, with the loss of thousands of men and much valuable military equipment. The city of Therouanne, located in modern-day northern France, had been under siege since May 1513. The allied forces, comprised of English, Imperial, and Spanish troops, had laid siege to the city in an attempt to secure the strategic region of Flanders, which was a valuable economic and political prize. The Battle of the Spurs was a turning point in the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that lasted from 1494 to 1559. The victory allowed Henry VIII and Maximilian I to consolidate their control over the Netherlands and deal a significant blow to the French military machine. This historical print, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of chivalry, warfare, and political intrigue. The image captures the intensity and drama of the battlefield, with the clash of arms and the thunder of hooves echoing through the ages.
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