Battle of Cassel

The Battle of Cassel may refer to one of several battles near the town of Cassel, France:

  • Battle of Cassel (1071) by Robert I of Flanders
  • Battle of Cassel (1328) by Philip VI of France
  • Battle of Cassel (1677) by Philippe I of OrlĂ©ans

Or one of several battles and sieges involving the city of Kassel (formerly spelled Cassel) in Germany:

  • Siege of Cassel (1761) during the Seven Years' War
  • Siege of Cassel (1762) during the Seven Years' War
  • Battle of Kassel (1813) during the Napoleonic Wars
  • Battle of Kassel (1945) during the Second World War

Famous quotes containing the words battle of and/or battle:

    Nelson’s famous signal before the Battle of Trafalgar was not: “England expects that every man will be a hero.” It said: “England expects that every man will do his duty.” In 1805 that was enough. It should still be.
    Johan Huizinga (1872–1945)

    Joshua fit de battle ob Jerico, Jerico, Jerico,
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