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*[[Battle of Alcântara (1580)]] - Battle between [[Spain|Spanish]] invaders, led by the [[Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba|Duke of Alba]] during the Portuguese dynastic crisis of the 16th century. Spain won and the crowns of both countries were personally united until 1640. |
*[[Battle of Alcântara (1580)]] - Battle between [[Spain|Spanish]] invaders, led by the [[Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba|Duke of Alba]] during the Portuguese dynastic crisis of the 16th century. Spain won and the crowns of both countries were personally united until 1640. |
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*[[Battle of Alcantara (1706)]] - Battle between |
*[[Battle of Alcantara (1706)]] - Battle between British and French forces during the [[War of the Spanish Succession]]. |
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*[[Battle of Alcantara (1809)]] - An inconclusive battle during the [[Napoleonic Wars]] (the [[Peninsular War]]). |
*[[Battle of Alcantara (1809)]] - An inconclusive battle during the [[Napoleonic Wars]] (the [[Peninsular War]]). |
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Revision as of 15:58, 2 December 2011
There were three Battles of Alcantara:
- Battle of Alcântara (1580) - Battle between Spanish invaders, led by the Duke of Alba during the Portuguese dynastic crisis of the 16th century. Spain won and the crowns of both countries were personally united until 1640.
- Battle of Alcantara (1706) - Battle between British and French forces during the War of the Spanish Succession.
- Battle of Alcantara (1809) - An inconclusive battle during the Napoleonic Wars (the Peninsular War).