Roger Williams (soldier)
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Sir Roger Williams was a Welsh soldier, mercenary and military theorist, who served the Protestant cause, fighting against the Spanish in several theatres of war. Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester
The title page of Williams' book The Actions of the Lowe Countries.
Battle of Arques
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The Battle of Arques occurred on 15–29 September 1589 between the French royal forces of King Henry IV of France and troops of the Catholic League commanded by Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, du
Roger Williams (soldier)
…the Spanish occupation of Brittany in 1592. He went on to serve Henry against the League during the late 1580s and 1590s, scored a major victory at the Battle of Arques. After Essex returned to England Williams became overall commander of the English forces supporting Henry and de facto envoy of the Queen. Shortly…
Henri IV at Arques
English plan showing manoeuvres between Dieppe and Arques