1589 – 1595
From 1589 to 1595, find the battles led by this commander below, with the opponent, outcome and consequences for each.
From 15 to 29 September 1589, at Arques-la-Bataille, Henri IV (~8,000 men) successfully defended against Charles de Mayenne (~35,000 Leaguers). Relief came from English and Scottish reinforcements landed from 23 September, and from 500 arquebusiers under François de Coligny who tipped the balance of the engagement.
Henry IV wins an important victory against the Catholic League, consolidating his power in the Paris region.
On 14 March 1590 at Ivry-la-Bataille (Eure), Henry IV won a decisive victory over the Catholic League army of the Duke of Mayenne. With about 11,000 men against 16,000 Leaguers, the Protestant king repelled reiter and lancer charges, spoke the famous words 'Rally to my white plume,' and routed an army threatening to lift the Siege of Paris.
Henry IV inflicts a defeat on League forces at Aumale, strengthening his control in Normandy and weakening the Leaguers.
On 5 June 1595, at Fontaine-Française, Henri IV with around 3,000 men faced the Spanish army of Juan Fernández de Velasco and Mayenne's Leaguers; his decisive cavalry charges scattered the enemy, who, believing a full royal army was present, recrossed the Saône the next day.
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Bande dessinée historique consacrée à la bataille de Verdun (1916), troisième tome de la collection « Les grandes batailles de l'histoire de France ».
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