Campaign of Porto Calvo
The Campaign of Porto Calvo, alternatively recognized as the Fall of Porto Calvo, denotes a military expedition directed by John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen, aimed at the capture of Porto Calvo. This endeavor proved successful as Prince John Maurice effectively secured control over the entire region.
| Campaign of Porto Calvo | |||||||
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| Part of the Dutch invasions of Brazil | |||||||
Battle of Porto Calvo 1637 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Portugal Spain | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Count Bagnuolo |
John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen Krzysztof Arciszewski Sigismund von Schoppe | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2600 Men (last year at Porto Calvo most likely more this year) | 3350 Men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| unknown | 6 dead 52 wounded | ||||||
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