Battle of Alcantara
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There were two Battles of Alcantara:
- Battle of Alcântara (1580) - Battle between Spanish invaders, lead by the Duke of Alva, and the Portuguese Army, during the Portuguese dinastic crisis of the 16th century. Spain won and the crowns of both countries were personally united until 1640.
- Battle of Alcantara (1809) - An inconclusive battle during the Napoleonic Wars (the Peninsular War).
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