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What happened to Turenne at the Battle of Rethel in 1650?
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Henri de La Tour dâAuvergne, vicomte de Turenne
Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne, engraving by Robert Nanteuil, 1665; in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
At the Battle of Rethel on December 15, 1650, Henri de La Tour dâAuvergne, vicomte de Turenne suffered a complete defeat. During this conflict, Turenne was fighting against the French royal forces in alliance with the Spaniards. He was overcome by superior forces commanded by Marshal du Plessis-Praslin and only narrowly managed to escape capture.1