Battle of the Lines of Elvas (1659 AD)

Battle of the Lines of Elvas (Portugal vs Spain) took place in 1659 AD during Portuguese Restoration War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1659 AD
• Date: 1659-01-14
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Portuguese Restoration War
• Side A: Portugal
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): António Meneses, André Ribafria
• Commanders (B): Luis de Haro
• Casualties: approx. 898 killed, wounded and captured11,200 killed, wounded and captured
• Outcome: Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 38.891°, -7.177°

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