Battle of Ponte Ferreira
The Battle of Ponte Ferreira, fought on 22–23 July 1832, was the first major battle of the Portuguese Civil War between the forces of Dom Pedro, ex-Emperor of Brazil and Regent for his daughter Maria da Glória, and the army of his brother Dom Miguel, who had usurped the throne of Portugal. Though technically a victory for Pedro's forces, it gave him no lasting advantage because the enemy were not pursued and were able to return in full strength, as a result of which he was besieged in Porto for an entire year.
| Battle of Ponte Ferreira | |||||||
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| Part of Liberal Wars | |||||||
Battle of Ferreira Bridge | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Liberals | Miguelites | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Duke of Terceira |
Viscount of Montalegre General Cardoso | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 6,000 | 15,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 440 dead and wounded | 1,500 dead and wounded | ||||||
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