Battle of the Downs (1639 AD)

Battle of the Downs took place in 1639 AD during Thirty Years' War.

Battle facts

Year: 1639 AD
Date: 1639-10-21
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Thirty Years' War
Commanders (A): Antonio de Oquendo, Lope de Hoces, Miguel de Horna
Commanders (B): Maarten Tromp, Witte de With, Joost Banckert, Johan Evertsen
Casualties: approx. 35–40 ships 5,000 sailors or marines 3,000 soldiers captured or interned in England100–1,000 men 1–10 ships lost
Outcome: Dutch victory
Coordinates: 51.200°, 1.500°