The patron saint of the modern Spanish infantry, for example, is the Immaculate Conception.
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The ensuing battle, as the Army set siege to Rocroi, turned against the Spanish and their defeat became inevitable.
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In 1568, the defence costs for the army in Flanders amounted to 1,873,000 florins a year.
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A new ratio of 75% musketeers to 25% pike was decided on; this delivered more firepower, but was weaker in defending against cavalry, as was demonstrated at Rocroi (1643).
Though originally destined for the English mission, Clement never went to England, but held the major positions of Dean of St. Gudule's, Brussels, and Vicar general of the King of Spain's army in Flanders.
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He defeated the army of Flanders that had invaded Walcheren in 1253, where he captured Guy and John of Dampierre, both sons of Margaret II, Countess of Flanders and commanders for Flanders.