Siege of San Andreas (1600)
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The siege of San Andreas also known as the siege of Sint-Andries was a military event that took place during the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo–Spanish War from 28 January to 6 March 1600. The Spanish garrison of San Andreas was besieged by an Anglo-Dutch force led by Maurice of Nassau.[5] A Spanish relief force under the command of Luis de Velasco failed to relieve the fort after having been turned back by the besiegers. The fort surrendered after the garrison mutinied and accepted payment from Maurice.[6]
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Part of the Eighty Years' War & the Anglo–Spanish War | |||||||
Siege of San Andres 1600 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Dutch Republic England | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Maurice of Orange Francis Vere |
Francisco de Mendoza Luis de Velasco | ||||||
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5,000[2] |
Fort: 1,200[3] Relief force: 4,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | All surrendered[4] | ||||||
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