The losing side in this battle had been reinforced by six thousand troops under the command of Antonin, the Comte du Lauzun (low-ZUN), many of whom were conscripted German prisoners of war.
The losing side in this battle had been reinforced by six thousand troops under the command of Antonin, the Comte du Lauzun (low-ZUN), many of whom were conscripted German prisoners of war. Frederick Hermann, the Duke of Schomberg, was killed at this battle, during which a canyon at Roughgrange prevented fighting between the bulk of both armies. Commemorated by a contemporary holiday called The Twelfth, this battle was followed a year later by the loser's successful defense of Limerick. The victor in this battle used it to gather support for the League of Augsburg, and it finalized his control of the British Isles in the wake of the Glorious Revolution. For 10 points, name this 1690 battle in Ireland at which William III's forces ended any chance of James II retaking the English throne.
The losing side in this battle had been reinforced by six thousand troops under the command of Antonin, the Comte du Lauzun (low-ZUN), many of whom were conscripted German prisoners of war.
Battle of the Boyne 