Maurice has driven a Spanish army from…

Maurice has driven a Spanish army from the field, a rare feat in the late sixteenth century, but the battle has achieved nothing.

The Dutch lines of communication have already been stretched to the limit and Maurice is soon forced to withdraw as well, to Zeeland.

The Flemish, which Maurice had hoped to rally to his revolt, remain loyal to the Spanish monarchy.

Moreover, the great port of Dunkirk, which had been the principal objective of Maurice's campaign, lies out of reach and in Spanish hands.

Dunkirk privateers, "The Dunkirkers", will continue to prey on Dutch trade.