Battle of Arronches

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Battle of Arronches
Part of Portuguese Restoration War
Batalha do Ameixal.jpg
17th-century Portuguese engraving depicting the Battle of Ameixial, one of the battles of the War
Date8 November 1653
Location
Near Arronches, Portugal
Result Portuguese victory [1]
Belligerents
Flag Portugal (1640).svg  Portugal Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg  Spain
Commanders and leaders
Flag Portugal (1640).svg D. André de Albuquerque Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg Unknown
Strength
950 men 1,300 men
Casualties and losses
Low Very high

The Battle of Arronches was an encounter between the forces of the Portuguese Empire and of the Spanish Empire in 1653, near Arronches, Alentejo. The Portuguese, significantly outnumbered, managed to outflank the Spanish forces and defeat them badly.

References

  1. "Recontro de Arronches – Infopédia".