Battle of Tabocas explained

Conflict:Battle of Tabocas
Partof:the Dutch invasions of Brazil
Date:3 August 1645
Place:Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil
Result:Portuguese victory[1] [2]
Commander1:Hendrik van Haus[3]
Commander2:[4]
Strength1:1,100 men[5]
Strength2:900 men (including 200 Native allies[6])
Casualties1:Unknown
Casualties2:Unknown

The Battle of Tabocas, also known as the Battle of Mount Tabocas, was fought between the Dutch and the Portuguese army.

The battle took place on Mount Tabocas, in the Hereditary Captaincy of Pernambuco, on 3 August 1645. It was won by the Portuguese forces. The battle was the first major victory in the nine-year period of war that would lead to the retreat of the Dutch from Northeastern Brazil.

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Notes and References

  1. Paula Lourenço, p.70
  2. David Marley, p.131
  3. Paula Lourenço, p.70
  4. Paula Lourenço, p.70
  5. Paula Lourenço, p.70
  6. Paula Lourenço, p.69