[The Rise of the Dutch Republic<br> Volume III.(of III) 1574-84 by John Lothrop Motley]@TWC D-Link book
The Rise of the Dutch Republic
Volume III.(of III) 1574-84

CHAPTER IV
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That name had lost its magic.

Goignies also attempted, without success, to restore order among the panic-struck ranks.

The sudden conception of Parma, executed as suddenly and in so brilliant a manner, had been decisive.
Assaulted in flank and rear at the same moment, and already in temporary confusion, the cavalry of the enemy turned their backs and fled.

The centre of the states' army thus left exposed, was now warmly attacked by Parma.

It had, moreover, been already thrown into disorder by the retreat of its own horse, as they charged through them in rapid and disgraceful panic.


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