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Medieval Battles Battle of Beasweiler, 20 August 1371 The persistent struggles between noblemen and towns drove some princes to ally themselves with burghers against common enemies. During the summer of 1371 Duke Wenceslas of Brabant agreed to ally with the men of Cologne in a movement against Count William of J 黮 ich. A member of knights from Cologne placed themselves under the banner of Brabant. In July a number of infantry, including archers, were sent against Gottfried Von Heinsberg, Williamss brother-in-law. Wenceslas gathered about 8,000 men by mid-August, including numerous veterans from Brabant, Limburger and Luxemburg. Namur and the Bishopric of Luttich also sent contingents. Having reviewed his men at Maastricht on 20 August, Wenceslas led his army through the lands of Falkenburg into those of the Count of J 黮ich. He halted near Baesweiler north of Aachen, and began to burn the surrounding area to draw his opponent on. It was not long before he received new that the enemy was approaching. He drew up his army in two divisions, on of 6,000 men under his personal command and that of the Count of St Paul, the other of 2,000 men under Robert of Namur. William himself soon appeared, supported by Eduard Von Geldern and William Von Berg, two Counts of Nassau, the Count of Katzenellenbogen and many others including a number of Westphalian troops. The battle, which ensued, opened favorably for Wenceslas, and the Brabantines seemed to be gaining the advantage. However, in his triumph the Duke failed to guard his flank adequately. Eduard Von Gelderns division was still dangerous, and he seized his chance to swing his men against the side of the enemy host. Seeing the confusion thus caused, Count William urged his flagging troops back to the press, and the Brabantines broke. Wenceslas held his ground with 300 knights but was finally captured. Eduard lay dead, slain as he raised his visor to drink. Battle of D 鰂 fingen, 23 August 1388 Threatened by the powerful Rhennish