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Relief of Thionville

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6,000 dead or wounded 3,000 captured
  
1,500 dead or wounded

Result
  
Spanish victory

Date
  
7 June 1639

Relief of Thionville

9,000 infantry 2,600 cavalry
  
14,000 infantry 6,000 cavalry

Similar
  
Battle of Les Avins, Battle of Honnecourt, Siege of Fuenterrabía, Battle of Wolgast, Battle of Oldendorf

On June 7, 1639, a Spanish and Imperial relief column under Ottavio Piccolomini lifted the siege lines around Thionville and destroyed the besieging French army under the Marquis de Feuquieres.

Aftermath

Feuquières, wounded in the fighting, was captured by the Imperial forces and died in captivity. In recognition of his victory, Piccolomini was created Duke of Amalfi by the Spanish Crown June 28.

In 1643 the Duc d'Enghien capitalised on his victory at Rocroi by pushing on to Thionville, which fell after a stubborn defence by the Spanish garrison.

References

Relief of Thionville Wikipedia