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Dreux
Battle Name : Dreux
Date(s) : 19 December 1562
Part of : The French Wars of Religion ,
Outcome : An inconclusive engagement between Protestant Huguenot army and Catholic Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
An inconclusive engagement, fought when the Huguenots under Condé marching north to make contact with the English ran into a large Catholic force under Constable, Duke of Montmorency. The battle was confused and hard-fought, both sides suffering heavily, but it is most notable in that both opposing commanders were captured.
