Battle of Tabocas

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Battle of Tabocas
Part of the Dutch invasions of Brazil
Date 3 August 1645 Location Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil Result Portuguese victory[1][2]
Belligerents
Dutch Republic	Kingdom of Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Hendrik van Haus[3]	João Fernandes Vieira [PT][4]
Strength
1,100 men[5]	900 men (including 200 Native allies[6])
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Tabocas, also known as the Battle of Mount Tabocas, was fought between the Dutch and the Portuguese army.

The battle took place on Mount Tabocas, in the Hereditary Captaincy of Pernambuco, on 3 August 1645. It was won by the Portuguese forces. The battle was the first major victory in the nine-year period of war that would lead to the retreat of the Dutch from Northeastern Brazil.