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Battle of the Downs
- When
- 21 October 1639
- Where
- Anchorage between Dover and Deal
- Part of
- Naval Battle of the Downs
The Dutch attacked the Spanish fleet in the Downs with fireships.
On 21 October 1639, the Dutch entered the Downs and attacked the Spanish fleet with fireships. The Spanish fleet was decisively defeated, with many ships destroyed or damaged, although most troops and money reached Flanders.
Sources
- Battle of the Downs Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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