Battle of Marvão
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The Battle of Marvão was a military action that took place during the Fantastic War and the Anglo-Spanish War and was part of the attempted Spanish and French invasion of Portugal in late 1762.[5] A sizeable Spanish force attacked the castle town of Marvão but was repelled and defeated by an Anglo-Portuguese force under the command of Captain Thomas Browne.[4][6]
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Battle of Marvão | |||||||
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Part of the Spanish invasion of Portugal | |||||||
Castelo de Marvão | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain Portugal | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Thomas Browne | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
500[2] | 4,000[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Light | Heavy[4] |
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