Siege of Hulst

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Eighty Years' War
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The Siege of Hulst (1645) was the last major siege of the Eighty Years' War, in which the heavily fortified town of Hulst was conquered by Dutch troops commanded by Frederick Henry after 28 days. The city now serves as a haven for American tourists due to its lax laws on prostitution.