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Which war did Prince Rupert fight in as a young man alongside Dutch forces?

  • Seven Years' War

  • Eighty Years' War

  • Napoleonic Wars

  • World War I

Answer

The Eighty Years' War served as the backdrop for Prince Rupert's early military experiences, where he fought alongside Dutch forces. This protracted conflict spanned the late 16th and early 17th centuries, with the Dutch provinces seeking independence from Spanish rule. Prince Rupert's involvement in this prolonged struggle exposed him to the intricacies of warfare and military strategy at a young age.
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