Battle in the Bay of Matanzas (1922)

Battle in the Bay of Matanzas (Dutch Republic vs Spain) took place in 1922 during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1922
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: Dutch Republic
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Piet Hein, Witte de With
• Commanders (B): Juan de Benavides Bazán
• Casualties: No casualties (Dutch Republic), 12 vessels captured Minimal casualties (Spain)
• Outcome: Dutch victory
• Coordinates: 23.333°, -81.567°

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