Battle of Montijo

BelligerentsPortugalSpainCommanders and leadersMatias de Albuquerque
Carlo Andrea CaraccioloStrength 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, in Montijo, Spain, between Portuguese and Spanish forces. Although the battle ended with a tactical Portuguese victory, the Spanish saw it as a strategic success as they claimed to have prevented Matias de Albuquerque from capturing Badajoz, despite Albuquerque having no intention of attacking that city. Due to the chaotic nature of the battle, its outcome is debated and casualty figures vary.