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Bouko De Groot: Dutch Armies of the 80 Years' War 1568-1648 (1) [2017] paperback Condition:New The Fall Of The HouseThe 80 Years' War (also known as the Dutch War of Independence) was the foundation of Dutch nationhood, and during the course of the conflict one of its main leaders Maurice of Orange Nassau created an army and a tactical system that became a model throughout Europe. This study, the first of a two part series, focuses on the Dutch infantry. It examines how Maurice of Orange Nassau attracted volunteers and students from across Europe, introduced