Talk:List of wars involving the Dutch Republic

Latest comment: 7 months ago by Fxzeds in topic Move

Franco-Dutch War edit

- The war led to large French territorial expansion - France emerged from the war as Europe's premier power - The Dutch making a separate led to a reputation of diplomatic perfidy - The peace with the Dutch shattered the grand alliance - While averting complete disaster that was 1672 for the Dutch, the alliance ultimately failed to suppress the French FR1914 (talk) 16:40, 21 July 2023 (UTC)Reply

- Treaties were overall favourable to France
- Lasting territorial gains that ultimately encompass much of its modern borders
- Failure to prevent gains in the Spanish Netherlands FR1914 (talk) 16:47, 21 July 2023 (UTC)Reply
@FR1914 Louis failed to achieve his two major aims (subjecting the Republic and control over the Spanish Netherlands). The Dutch Republic secured a favourable trade treaty and all of its territory, both in Europe and over seas. The gains of France came at the expense of Spain. DavidDijkgraaf (talk) 19:38, 4 August 2023 (UTC)Reply
yeah so its inconclusive to the dutch they had downsides and upsides thats the whole point Fxzeds (talk) 13:54, 22 July 2023 (UTC)Reply

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Shouldn't this be moved to List of wars involving the Netherlands? Why was it even made separate anyway? Fxzeds (talk) 10:19, 12 September 2023 (UTC)Reply