Portuguese forces win the Second Battle of Guararapes
On February 19, 1649, Portuguese forces won the Second Battle of Guararapes.
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The Event
On February 19, 1649, Portuguese forces won the Second Battle of Guararapes.
The Wider Campaign
The victory weakened Dutch control in northeastern Brazil, although the Dutch did not surrender Recife until 1654.
The opening phase
The date anchors an opening move, not every action in the campaign. Routes, supply and terrain help explain why this particular position mattered.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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