The 'Battle of Gravelines' was fought on
July 13,
1558 at
Gravelines, near
Calais,
France. It occurred during the
1547–
1559 war between France and
Spain.
The battle resulted in a victory by the Spanish forces, led by
Lamoral, Count of Egmont over the French under Marshal
Paul des Thermes. The Spaniards were supported by the English Navy.