Battle of Tolhuis

Battle of Tolhuis
Part of the Franco-Dutch War

Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith
Date12 August 1672
Location51°51′42″N 6°7′5″E / 51.86167°N 6.11806°E / 51.86167; 6.11806
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France  Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of France Louis XIV
Kingdom of France Grand Condé (WIA)
Kingdom of France Count of Guiche
Dutch Republic Paul Würtz
Strength
80,000
12 guns
2,000
Casualties and losses
300 killed or wounded 1,500 killed, wounded or captured[1][a]
Battle of Tolhuis is located in Netherlands
Battle of Tolhuis
Location within Netherlands

The Battle of Tolhuis or Crossing of the Rhine took place on 12 June 1672 during the Franco-Dutch War. The battle was fought between the army of Dutch Republic and the army of the French king Louis XIV.

  1. ^ Knoop 1861, p. 209.


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