Battle of the Spurs

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{{Infobox Military Conflict |image= |caption= |partof=the War of the League of Cambrai |conflict=Battle of Guinegate |date=August 16, 1513 |place=Guinegate, France |result=Decisive English victory |combatant1=France |combatant2=Kingdom of England |commander1=Jacques de la Palice |commander2=Henry VIII |strength1= |strength2= |casualties1= |casualties2= }} Template:Campaignbox War of the League of Cambrai Battle of the Spurs or Battle of Guinegate August 16 1513.

As part of the Holy League under the on-going Italian Wars, English troops under Henry VIII defeated a French army under Marshal La Palice.

Called "Battle of the Spurs" because of the haste of the French to leave the battlefield, it took place at Guinegate (now Enguinegatte, France).Template:France-battle-stub Template:UK-battle-stub