Attacks on Brabant's commercial interests in the territory of the Duke of Jülich had almost caused war in November 1367 and September 1369.

[2] On 20 August, Wenceslas led his army of 2,500 from the border town of Maastricht towards the enemy capital of Jülich.

[2] The army advanced slowly, burning and looting as it went and by the evening of 21 August was encamped near the town of Baesweiler north of Aachen.

[2] On 22 August, Wenceslas' army was confronted by the smaller force of William, Duke of Jülich which consisted of 1,600 troops.

[3] The battle ended with the capture of the Wenceslas, Duke of Brabant,[4] and William, Margrave of Namur,[citation needed] and the death of the Edward of Guelders.