Battle of Montes Claros (1665)

Battle of Montes Claros (Portugal & England vs Spain) took place in 1665 during Portuguese Restoration War.

Battle facts

Year: 1665
Date: 1665-06-17
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Portuguese Restoration War
Side A: Portugal, England
Side B: Spain
Commanders (A): Marquis of Marialva, Count of Ericeira, Frederick Schomberg
Commanders (B): Marquis of Caracena
Casualties: 700 killed 2,000 wounded (Portugal & England), 4,000 killed 4,000 wounded 6,000 captured (Spain)
Outcome: Anglo-Portuguese victory
Coordinates: 38.764°, -7.472°