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Battle of the Dunes: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date June 14, 1658
Location Dunkirk • France
Participants France • Spain • England

Photos

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Key People

Turenne, Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de
Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne
French military leader
The Great Condé, engraving by Robert Nanteuil, 1662
Louis II de Bourbon, 4 prince de Condé
French general and prince

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