600 (questionable) 6000 Result Catholic Victory | Date 3 October 1569 | |
12,000 Infantry;
7,000 Cavalry 18,000 Infantry;
9,000 Cavalry Similar Battle of Jarnac, French Wars of Religion, Battle of Dreux, Battle of Saint‑Denis, Battle of Coutras | ||
The battle of moncontour thomas babington macaulay audiobook
The Battle of Moncontour occurred on 3 October 1569 between the Catholic forces of King Charles IX of France and the Huguenots during the "Third War" (1568-1570) of the French Wars of Religion.
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The battle of moncontour by thomas babington macaulay
The battle
Coligny broke off the Siege of Poitou, and joined with German allies, moved south, after the French were reinforced with mercenaries.
Henry, Duke of Anjou, attacked before Coligny could join with Gabriel, comte de Montgomery. The Swiss pikemen shattered the Huguenot landsknechts. 8,000 Huguenots surrendered.
Aftermath
Coligny regrouped, marched east into the Rhone and marched on Paris.
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