Battle of Alcantara

There were three Battles of Alcantara:

• Battle of Alcântara (1580) - Battle between Spanish invaders, led by the Duke of Alba during the Portuguese dynastic crisis of the 16th century. Spain won and the crowns of both countries were personally united until 1640.
• Battle of Alcantara (1706) - Battle between British and French forces during the War of the Spanish Succession.
• Battle of Alcantara (1809) - An inconclusive battle during the Napoleonic Wars (the Peninsular War).