The Battle of Terheide (1653-1666) by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten

The Battle of Terheide (1653-1666) by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten
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The Battle of Terheide (1653-1666) by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten

The Battle of Scheveningen (also known as the Battle of Ter Heijde) was the final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War. It took place on 31 July 1653 (10 August on the Gregorian calendar),between the fleets of the Commonwealth of England and the United Provinces. The Dutch fleet suffered massive losses but achieved its immediate strategic goal of raising the Royal Navy blockade of the Dutch coast.

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