Battle of Héricourt
The Battle of Héricourt, fought on 13 November 1474, was part of the Burgundian Wars, and resulted in victory for the Swiss Confederacy and a defeat for Burgundy and its allies. Héricourt was invested and quickly taken.[1] The battle was a loss for the Burgundians, with 1,617 deaths. The battle was one of the first using hand-held guns.[2]
See also[]
- Battles of the Old Swiss Confederacy
References[]
- ^ "Héricourt, bataille d'". hls-dhs-dss.ch.
- ^ The Artillery of the Dukes of Burgundy, 1363-1477 Robert Douglas Smith, Kelly DeVries; Boydell Press, 2005 page 36, ISBN 978-1843831624
Categories:
- 1474 in Europe
- 1470s in the Holy Roman Empire
- Battles of the Burgundian Wars
- Conflicts in 1474