Battle of Vila Velha
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battle-of-vila-velha-185-2131452
title:
Battle of Vila Velha
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The Battle of Vila Velha or Battle of Vila Velha de Ródão took place in October 1762 when a British-Portuguese force led by John Burgoyne and Charles Lee surprised and recaptured the town of Vila Velha de Ródão from Spanish invaders during the Seven Years' War as part of the Spanish invasion of Portugal. Burgoyne, who took the Spanish base at Valencia de Alcántara two months earlier then marched against forces preparing to cross the River Tagus into Alentejo.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Vila_Velha
date created:
2011-02-01T19:48:52Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T13:31:19Z
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