Expedition to West Africa (1664-1665)
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After England launched an expedition to conquer Dutch forts in Africa Michiel de Ruyter was sent to recapture them all, he succeeded and even captured extra English forts.
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Expedition to West Africa (1664-1665) | |||||||
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Part of the Second Anglo-Dutch War | |||||||
Michiel de Ruyter hugging his (probably mythical) old friend Jan Kompany, by Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Dutch Republic | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Michiel de Ruyter |
Sir George Abercromby Francis Selwyn †[lower-alpha 1] | ||||||
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12 Warships 1 Fluyt 1 Cargo ship Great number of natives helped conquering forts | various strong coastal defences and well guarded forts |
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