Episode 4 of 6
Radis Defection and Final Assault
- When
- 12 January 1662
- Where
- Fort Zeelandia
German sergeant Radis defected in January 1662, advising on a redoubt, leading to a bombardment and assault on the fort.
In January 1662, German sergeant Hans Jurgen Radis defected to Koxinga, advising on capturing the fortress from a previously unnoticed redoubt. On 12 January 1662, Koxinga's fleet initiated another bombardment while ground forces prepared to assault the fort.
Sources
- Siege of Fort Zeelandia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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