Low Countries · Animated schematic fronts
Eighty Years’ War
Revolt and struggle for independence from the Spanish Crown.
The line is a schematic boundary of territory under one side's control at the dated moments, simplified from overview maps. Enclaves, shifting allies and contested districts are omitted; in-between frames are interpolated and closing edges are graphic and may include sea or uninvolved land. The line separates the territory of the rebel provinces from that under Spanish rule; isolated towns and garrisons on either side are omitted.
- Front line
- Attack
- Siege
Grey: future location. Gold: reached. Pulses: active on this date. Click a marker or pick from the list.
- Rebels and the Dutch Republic
- Spanish monarchy