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rocroi

/rɒˈkrwɑː/

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noun

/rɒˈkrwɑː/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному историческому сражению, произошедшему в 1643 году во время Тридцатилетней войны, в котором французы одержали победу над испанскими захватчиками.

A proper noun referring to a specific historical battle that took place in 1643 during the Thirty Years' War, in which the French defeated the Spanish invaders.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical battleC1formal

    A significant military engagement that took place in 1643 during the Thirty Years' War, where French forces achieved a decisive victory over the Spanish army.

    ruИсторическое сражение

    • The Battle of Rocroi marked the end of Spanish military dominance in Europe.
    • Historians often cite Rocroi as a turning point in the Thirty Years' War.
    • The French victory at Rocroi was led by the young Duke of Enghien.