The Battle of Cassel, fought in 1328, was a French victory over Flemish rebels. The battle was a key event in the suppression of the Flemish Revolt and solidified French control over Flanders. It is notable for the effective use of infantry and the tactics employed by the French.

The Battle of Cassel was the subject of Flemish and French ballads and chronicles, often praising the valor of the participants. It contributed to the literary tradition of the 'Flemish revolts' in poetry, which often highlighted the struggle between urban merchants and feudal lords. The event's imagery of urban and rural conflict inspired later social and political poetry.