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The Battle of Turnhout

On October 27, 1789, the revolutionaries, under Jan Andries van der Mersch’s leadership, won a major victory over the Austrian forces at the Battle of Turnhout. This triumph lifted spirits and bolstered the revolution’s credibility, as well as the push for Belgian independence.

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The Battle of Turnhout

The Battle of Turnhout

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On October 27, 1789, the revolutionaries, under Jan Andries van der Mersch’s leadership, won a major victory over the Austrian forces at the Battle of Turnhout. This triumph lifted spirits and bolstered the revolution’s credibility, as well as the push for Belgian independence.

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