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Battle of Rocroi (1643) resulted in victory for a French army against Spanish forces
Battle of Rocroi (1643) resulted in victory for a French army against Spanish forces
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Battle of King William's War in 1690
Battle of King William's War in 1690
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First Battle of Sant Llorenç de la Muga
First Battle of Sant Llorenç de la Muga
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1920 shootout between striking coal miners and private security guards
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