Amsterdam was flooded on the orders of the Prince of Orange. During the Franco-Dutch War of 1672. Prince William declared that the only way to prevent the French advance was to die in the last ditch while defending. By July 7. the flooding was complete. and the further advance of the French army was effectively blocked. Holland. digital reproduction of a historical original.
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Amsterdam was flooded on the orders of the Prince of Orange. During the Franco-Dutch War of 1672. Prince William declared that the only way to prevent the French advance was to die in the last ditch while defending. By July 7. the flooding was complete. and the further advance of the French army was effectively blocked. Holland. digital reproduction of a historical original.

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