Battle of Tabocas
The Battle of Tabocas, also known as the Battle of Mount Tabocas, was fought between the Dutch and the Portuguese army.
| Battle of Tabocas | |||||||
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| Part of the Dutch invasions of Brazil | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Dutch Republic | Kingdom of Portugal | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Hendrik van Haus | João Fernandes Vieira | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,100 men | 900 men (including 200 Native allies) | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The battle took place on Mount Tabocas, in the Hereditary Captaincy of Pernambuco, on 3 August 1645. It was won by the Portuguese forces. The battle was the first major victory in the nine-year period of war that would lead to the retreat of the Dutch from Northeastern Brazil.
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