Battle of Montijo

Battle of Montijo
Part of the Portuguese Restoration War

The Battle of Montijo (Military Museum of Lisbon)
Date26 May 1644
Location
Near Montijo, Spain
38°53′N 6°36′W / 38.89°N 6.60°W / 38.89; -6.60
Result Inconclusive (See the Aftermath section)
Belligerents
 Portugal  Spain
Commanders and leaders
Matias de Albuquerque Ghislain de Bryas, baron of Molinghem
Carlo Andrea Caracciolo, marquis of Torrecuso
Strength
6,000 infantry and 1,100 cavalry (6 guns) 4,000 infantry and 1,700 cavalry (2 guns)
Casualties and losses
3,000 dead and wounded (disputed)
or about 900 dead and captured		 3,000 dead and wounded (disputed) or 433 dead and 380 wounded

The Battle of Montijo was fought on 26 May 1644 near Montijo, Spain, during the Portuguese Restoration War. Portuguese and Spanish forces clashed in a chaotic engagement that ended without a clear strategic victor. While Portuguese forces temporarily retook the field, Spanish commanders claimed to have prevented a Portuguese advance.

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