Conflict: Portuguese Restoration War
Combatants: Portuguese vs. Spanish
Location: Spain
Outcome: Portuguese victory
Despite gaining independence from Spanish rule in 1640, Spain would spend nearly thirty years attempting to regain control of Portugal. In 1644, with the support of the British and French thrones, a Portuguese army invaded Spain. On May 26th, General Mathias d'Albuquerque engaged Spanish troops under the command of Phillip IV. The success of this campaign ensured over a decade of peace for Portugal.
Points of Interest:
Spain renewed its aggression toward Portugal in 1656.
In 1668, King of Charles II of Spain officially recognized Portuguese independence.
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Sources:
Dupuy, Trevor N., Johnson, Curt, & Bongard, David L. (1992). The Harper's Encyclopedia of Military Biography. New York: Castle Books (HarperCollins).
Dupuy, R. Ernest & Dupuy, Trevor N. (1993). The Harper's Encyclopedia of Military History. New York: HarperCollins.
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