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34: 189: 178: 167: 130: 152: 91: 103: 159: 671:. Their campaign eventually led them to the strategically fortified position of Forte do Bom Sucesso. After a period of approximately one to two weeks, the fort succumbed to the combined forces, resulting in its capitulation. Following this victory, the expedition proceeded to engage in the plundering of Alagos. Subsequently, they reached the Heart of Porto Calvo, where a significant battle with Portuguese forces, known as the 117: 643:. At one point, a proposal was put forth by Von Schoppe to undertake a more aggressive approach by attacking and destroying the enemy bases. Despite initial reservations, this proposal was eventually accepted. As a result, a decision was made to shift from a 675:, transpired. This encounter concluded in victory of the Dutch, triumphing over the combined Portuguese-Spanish forces. With this pivotal victory secured, the stage was set for the commencement of a siege against the heavily fortified stronghold of 663:, he brought with him a fleet comprising four ships and a contingent of 350 personnel. Recognizing the need for additional support, he appealed to Von Schoppe for a reinforcement of 3,000 troops. The convergence of their forces took place in 246: 239: 937: 691:
forces undertook the construction of tunnels leading towards the fort, a process that spanned approximately a week. Subsequently, the fortress of
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yielded, surrendering to the Dutch forces, the Dutch got a very large amount of artillery, and mortars this was a great addition to the
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spearheaded multiple far-reaching expeditions aimed at further territorial growth and consolidation.
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forces positioned on the hills engaged in artillery fire against the Dutch. In response, the
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activities. Additionally, the campaign led to a significant territorial expansion of
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ensued, resulting in the city's capture within a remarkably brief span of 24 hours.
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The campaign achieved notable success, marked by the acquisition of a substantial
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2,600 Men (last year at Porto Calvo most likely more this year)
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of protecting farms and plantations to an offensive strategy.
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This marked an acceleration of their territorial expansion in
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effectively secured control over the entire region.
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This endeavor proved successful as 528:John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen 228: 172:John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen 943:Battles involving the Dutch Republic 938:Battles of the Dutch–Portuguese War 595:, was appointed as the governor of 13: 14: 984: 736:Odegard, Erik (4 November 2022). 953:Battles of the Eighty Years' War 863:Biographical Dictionary Volume 3 597:Dutch-held possessions in Brazil 552:Following the initiation of the 187: 176: 165: 157: 150: 128: 115: 101: 89: 32: 657:Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen 897: 870: 854: 827: 800: 773: 769:(in Dutch). Bruna. p. 36. 756: 729: 1: 963:Eighty Years' War (1621–1648) 866:. Longman. 1843. p. 301. 722: 566:Portuguese forts and colonies 541: 702: 7: 650: 631:. This involved attacks on 10: 989: 958:Military history of Brazil 948:Battles involving Portugal 613:Don Luis de Rojas y Borgia 545: 530:, aimed at the capture of 38:Battle of Porto Calvo 1637 783:The Rough Guide to Brazil 763:Fabius, A. N. J. 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Index

Dutch invasions of Brazil

Porto Calvo
Brazil
Portugal
Spain
Dutch Republic
Dutch Republic
West India Company
Portugal
Surrendered
Dutch West India Company
John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen
Dutch West India Company
Krzysztof Arciszewski
Dutch West India Company
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Dutch–Portuguese War
Cape St. Vincent
The Downs
Brazil
1st Salvador
2nd Salvador
3rd Salvador
1st Recife
Mata Redonda
Abrolhos
Porto Calvo

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