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First Anglo-Dutch War

First Anglo-Dutch War
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The First Anglo-Dutch War, or First Dutch War, was a naval conflict between the Commonwealth of England and the Dutch Republic. Largely caused by disputes over trade, it began with English attacks on Dutch merchant shipping, but expanded to vast fleet actions.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. Battle of WorcesterSeptember 3, 1651
  2. First Anglo-Dutch War (this page)1652–1654
  3. Anglo-Spanish War1654–1660
  4. Russo-Polish War1654–1667
  5. Deluge1655–1660
  6. Second Northern War1655–1660

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