Eighty Years’ War (1590 - 1591) Ep. 9 - Forward, March!

The story of the Eighty Years' War,

the Dutch Revolt against their Lord, the King of Spain. The Dutch Rebels were now led by Attorney General Johan of Oldenbarnevelt and Count Maurits of Nassau. The Republic had lost a lot of land because the Duke of Parma captured many towns and returned them to the King. The rebels had a plan to take back Breda, using a turf ship as a Trojan horse. Meanwhile, King Felipe II had his sights set on the crown of France.