Action of 18 February 1639 (1639 AD)

Action of 18 February 1639 (Dutch Republic vs Spanish Empire) took place in 1639 AD during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1639 AD
• Date: 1639-02-18
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: Dutch Republic
• Side B: Spanish Empire
• Commanders (A): Maarten Tromp
• Commanders (B): Miguel de Horna
• Casualties: approx. No ships lost3 ships lost 1,600 men killed or wounded, 250 captured
• Outcome: Dutch victory
• Coordinates: 51.104°, 2.394°

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