Ambush at Portudal (1619 AD)

Ambush at Portudal (Danish India vs Natives of Portudal) took place in 1619 AD during Ove Gjedde's Expedition.

Battle facts

Year: 1619 AD
Date: 1619-03-19
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Ove Gjedde's Expedition
Side A: Danish India
Side B: Natives of Portudal
Commanders (A): Ove Gjedde, Thyge Stygge
Commanders (B): Local king
Casualties: approx. 31 casualtiesNegligible
Outcome: Native victory
Coordinates: 14.438°, -17.012°

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Ambush at Portudal (1619 AD)

Ambush at Portudal took place in 1619 AD. Danish India vs Natives of Portudal. Approx. 31 casualtiesNegligible casualties. Part of Ove Gjedde's Expedition. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.