The Rise of the Dutch Republic — volume 15: 1568, Part Ii
The Rise of the Dutch Republic — volume 15: 1568, Part Ii
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He was no enthusiast. Although he doubtless felt sufficiently confident of overcoming thePrince in a pitched battle, he had not sufficient relish for the joysof contest to be willing to risk even a remote possibility of defeat. His force, although composed of veterans and of the best musketeers andpikemen in Europe, was still somewhat inferior in numbers to that of hisadversary. Against the twenty thousand foot and eight thousand, horse ofOrange, he could oppose only fifteen or sixteen thousand... foot and fifty-five hundred riders. Moreover, the advantage which he had possessed inFriesland, a country only favorable to infantry, in which he had beenstronger than his opponent, was now transferred to his new enemy. On theplains of Brabant, the Prince's superiority in cavalry was sure to tell. The season of the year, too, was an important element in the calculation. The winter alone would soon disperse the bands of German mercenaries, whose expenses Orange was not able to support, even while in activeservice.
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He was no enthusiast. Although he doubtless felt sufficiently confident of overcoming thePrince in a pitched battle, he had not sufficient relish for the joysof contest to be willing to risk even a remote possibility of defeat. His force, although composed of veterans and of the best musketeers andpikemen in Europe, was still somewhat inferior in numbers to that of hisadversary. Against the twenty thousand foot and eight thousand, horse ofOrange, he could oppose only fifteen or sixteen thousand... foot and fifty-five hundred riders. Moreover, the advantage which he had possessed inFriesland, a country only favorable to infantry, in which he had beenstronger than his opponent, was now transferred to his new enemy. On theplains of Brabant, the Prince's superiority in cavalry was sure to tell. The season of the year, too, was an important element in the calculation. The winter alone would soon disperse the bands of German mercenaries, whose expenses Orange was not able to support, even while in activeservice.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877 to read onlineMoreLess
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