Battle of Ouguela

The Battle of Ouguela was a military operation of the Fantastic War, and it took place on 19 November 1762 when a Spanish force attempted to capture Ouguela, then defended by cavalry captain Brás de Carvalho and a small garrison.^[1]

After two failed attempts to occupy the country, Spain carried out a third invasion of Portugal through Alentejo, in Marvão and Ouguela.^[2] The Spanish were repelled in Marvão and then attempted to capture Ouguela. The village was defended by only 50 riflemen from the garrison of Campo Maior and civilians.^[1] The Spanish attack was fierce, but the spirited resistance led by captain Brás de Carvalho forced the Spanish to abandon the attack and retreat.^[1]

Shortly after the attacks on Marvão and Ouguela, the Spanish withdrew from Portugal, retaining Almeida and Chaves, however.^[1] The resistance the Spanish encountered in Marvão and Ouguela had an impact on their invasion plans and movements.^[3] On 1 December, an armistice was signed between Portugal and Spain, which later returned the cities still in its possession under the Treaty of Paris.^[1]

• Battle of Marvão
• Battle of Valencia de Alcántara
• Seven Years' War