The Duke of Guise pushed for complete suppression of the Huguenots and had much support among Catholic loyalists. Political disagreements among the parties set off a series of campaigns and counter-campaigns that culminated in the Battle of Coutras.
thE duKe of guisE pushed for COmpletE sUpPRessiOn oF the huguEnotS and had much sUppoRt AmOng CathOLiC loyaLISts. POlItIcal disAgREEments AmOng the partiEs seT oFf a seRies of caMpAigns and COunteR-cAmpaiGnS tHat culmiNated In ThE battle of CoUtRas.