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Battle of Ameixial
- When
- 8 June 1663
- Where
- Santa Vitória do Ameixial
- Part of
- Battle of Ameixial
Portuguese and English forces defeated the Spanish near Estremoz on 8 June 1663, halting a major offensive.
The engagement occurred near Santa Vitória do Ameixial, 10 km north-west of Estremoz. The Portuguese army of 17,000 men, led by Vilhena and Schomberg, repelled the Spanish attack, which was the most successful of the war up to that point.
Sources
- Battle of Ameixial Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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