Capture of Geertruidenberg (1573)

For the 1589 battle, see Capture of Geertruidenberg (1589).
Capture of Gertruidenberg (1573)
Part of the Eighty Years' War

Capture of Geertruidenberg, 1573
Etching by Frans Hogenberg
Date28 August 1573
Location
Geertruidenberg
(Present-day Netherlands)
51°42′00″N 04°51′31″E / 51.70000°N 4.85861°E / 51.70000; 4.85861
Result Dutch rebels victory
Belligerents
Dutch rebels Spain
Commanders and leaders
Colonel de Poyet
Walter Morgan		 Captain Draek
Strength
300 170
Casualties and losses
4 killed Most killed

The Capture of Geertruidenberg was a military event that took place on 28 August 1573 during the Eighty Years' War. The capture was carried out by a small force led by Colonel de Poyet. A small assault force led by Walter Morgan captured the main gate which enabled the complete surprise of the garrison, most of whom were put to the sword.

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