Talk:Battle of Scheveningen

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File:De slag bij Terheide - The Battle of Schevening - August 10 1653 (Willem van de Velde I, 1657).jpg to appear as POTD soon

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Picture of the day

The Battle of Scheveningen was the final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War. In June 1653, the English fleet had begun a blockade of the Dutch coast. On August 10, English and Dutch ships engaged, resulting in heavy damage to both sides. The blockade was lifted, but Dutch Admiral Maarten Tromp's death was a severe blow, leading eventually to Dutch concessions in the Treaty of Westminster. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Elder Archive – More featured pictures...

Dutch Losses

It says 12 in the test, 10 in the summary box. which is true? 80.83.157.139 (talk) 10:52, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Doesn't seem so odd

The text states: "Oddly, both sides claimed a victory . . ." This does not seem all that odd. Frequently both sides in a battle can claim victory, having achieved their primary objects. In addition, there is a morale boost in claiming victory even if it's not clear that you did. It's happening even today. I might add that the only objection here is the "oddly". In fact, the result seems quite natural. --Piledhigheranddeeper (talk) 17:23, 10 August 2010 (UTC)