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Philip the Good at the Battle of Gavere 1453
The Battle of Gavere was fought between the rebelling city of Ghent and the ruling Burgundians.
In 1449 the citizens of Ghent rose in Rebellion against Philip the Good's attempt to reduce the power of the cities ruling guilds and also his raising of taxes.
After initial success securing several important castles in the region around the city, the citizens then laid siege to the nearby town of Oudenaarde. Oudenaarde remained loyal to the duke and held out till relieved.
Finally after securing a truce with the French, Philip was able to bring a stronger force to deal with the rebellion.
The two sides met for battle near Gavere in 1453. Both had around 30,000 men each on the field, aswell as a large amount of cannon. Indeed the battle opened with an exchage of artillery fire. Unfortunately for the Ghent forces a spark got into their powder supplies. Many fled the impending explosion, leaving a gaping hole in the battle line. The Burgundians took advantage of this confusion and charged. The Ghent rebels were crushed with around 15,000 killed on the field.
Philip the Good at the Battle of Gavere 1453
The Battle of Gavere was fought between the rebelling city of Ghent and the ruling Burgundians.
In 1449 the citizens of Ghent rose in Rebellion against Philip the Good's attempt to reduce the power of the cities ruling guilds and also his raising of taxes.
After initial success securing several important castles in the region around the city, the citizens then laid siege to the nearby town of Oudenaarde. Oudenaarde remained loyal to the duke and held out till relieved.
Finally after securing a truce with the French, Philip was able to bring a stronger force to deal with the rebellion.
The two sides met for battle near Gavere in 1453. Both had around 30,000 men each on the field, aswell as a large amount of cannon. Indeed the battle opened with an exchage of artillery fire. Unfortunately for the Ghent forces a spark got into their powder supplies. Many fled the impending explosion, leaving a gaping hole in the battle line. The Burgundians took advantage of this confusion and charged. The Ghent rebels were crushed with around 15,000 killed on the field.