In order to strengthen this army the garrisons were withdrawn from the strongholds in Dutch Brabant.

Even the renowned fortress of Bergopzoom was left almost defenceless.

Field pieces, bombs, and tumbrels from all the magazines of the United Provinces were collected at the head quarters.

All the bakers of Rotterdam toiled day and night to make biscuit.

All the gunmakers of Utrecht were found too few to execute the orders for pistols and muskets.