Second Anglo-Dutch War

The Second Anglo-Dutch War, or Second Dutch War, began on 4 March 1665, and concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Breda on 31 July 1667. One in a series of naval conflicts between England and the Dutch Republic, its causes were a combination of political differences and commercial disputes.

Second Anglo-Dutch War
Part of the Anglo-Dutch Wars

The Four Days' Battle, 1–4 June 1666, by Abraham Storck
Date4 March 1665 – 31 July 1667 (1665-03-04 – 1667-07-31)
Location
North Sea, English Channel, North America, West Africa, East Indies, The Guianas, and the Caribbean
Result Treaty of Breda
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Von Galen
Strength
  • 131 warships
  • 53,000 soldiers
  • 250 men
  • 139 warships
  • 18,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
  • Dutch Republic
  • 5,150 killed
  • 3,000 wounded
  • 2,500 captured
  • 23 warships lost
  • Denmark–Norway
  • 8 killed
  • 7,210 killed
  • 7,000 wounded
  • 2,000 captured
  • 29 warships lost
  • 2 warships captured

Despite several initial victories, the Royal Navy was unable to mount an effective blockade of Dutch waters, and by the end of 1666 the war had reached a stalemate. Although peace talks began, neither side was willing to make significant concessions until the Dutch Raid on the Medway in June 1667 forced Charles II to make terms.

The treaty eliminated a number of long-standing issues, and in the long-term made it possible for the two countries to unite against the expansionist policies pursued by Louis XIV of France. In the short-term however, Charles' desire to avenge this setback led to the Third Anglo-Dutch War in 1672.

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