Episode 2 of 3

Final Assault Preparation

When
5 January 1641
Where
Malacca
Part of
Fall of Malacca to the Dutch

Dutch commander prepared for a storming of the citadel in January 1641.

On 5 January 1641, Dutch commander Minne Williemsz Caertekoe declared that the following Wednesday would be reserved for fasting and prayer in preparation to storm the citadel.

Sources

  1. Siege of Malacca (1640–1641) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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