Battle of Elmina (1625)
| Part of | Dutch–Portuguese War  |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Edey de administrative territorial entity insyd | Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Municipal District |
| Ein location | Elmina |
| Point for tym insyd | 25 October 1625 |
Na de Battle of Elmina be a military engagement of de Dutch-Portuguese War, wey dem fight near de castle of São Jorge da Mina (Elmina Castle)[1][2] insyd de Portuguese Gold Coast insyd 1625. Na dem fight am between 1,200 soldiers of de Dutch West India Company (dem transport by a fleet of 15 ships) wey na dem land den assault de Portuguese garrison of de castle. Na de garrison be reinforced by 200 African allies dem put insyd service of de governor Sottomayor by de local caciques.[3]
Na de Dutch open de battle by dem dey bombard de castle. Then na de Dutch begin dey march to de castle, buh na dem be ambushed by de Portuguese den dema African allies from hidden positions wey na dem almost totally massacre dem. Na among de dead be de commander-in-chief den all ein officers.[4] Na de Portuguese get very few casualties wey dem take 15 flags, 15 drums, den more dan 1,000 muskets, pikes, pistols, den dresses.
Na de Dutch ships fire over 2,000 cannonballs for de castle before na dem withdraw.
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