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Battle of the Dunes (1658)The Battle of the Dunes, fought on June 14, 1658 was a victory of the French army (under Turenne) against the Spanish army (led by Don John of Austria and Louis II de Condé). It was part of the Franco-Spanish War, and fought near present-day Dunkirk. The French were supported by English troops, including Lord Wentworth's Regiment, the bodyguard of King Charles II. That regiment is now known as the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards.
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