950 men 1,300 men Date 8 November 1653 | Low Very high Result Portuguese victory | |
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Similar Portuguese Restoration War, Siege of São Filipe, Battle of the Berlengas, Battle of Castelo Rodrigo, Battle of Montijo |
The Battle of Arronches was an encounter between the forces of the Portuguese Empire and of the Spanish Empire in 1653, near Arronches, Alentejo. The Portuguese, significantly outnumbered, managed to outflank the Spanish forces and defeat them badly.
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