EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Spanish Tercio at the Battle of San Quintín 1557
from The Story of Spain: Empire, Gold, and Global Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1557, Philip II of Spain faced a French invasion of Italy and the Netherlands. His general, Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, met the French army at San Quentin (San Quintín) in Picardy. This episode dives into the battle where the Spanish tercio, combined with English allies under the Earl of Pembroke, crushed the French and changed the war. We explore the tactical decisions, the role of the Spanish infantry squares, and the aftermath that led to the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis. Plus: how this victory inspired the construction of El Escorial. No prior episode covered this battle. Perfect for listeners who enjoyed our tercio series. #SanQuintín #SpanishTercio #PhilipII #EmmanuelPhilibert #BattleOf1557 #ItalianWars #ElEscorial #ArmyOfFlanders #EnglishAllies #TreatyOfCateauCambrésis #Piedmont #Savoy #HabsburgValoisWars #EarlyModernWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory #Europe Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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