Battle of Salga (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Battle of Salga occurred on 25 July 1581, along the Bay of Salga and around the coastal part of the parish of Vila de S o Sebasti o, island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores, between Spanish and Portuguese forces. The latter, in the name of Ant nio, Prior of Crato, successfully defended the island against union with the Spanish crown, during the Portuguese succession crisis.After successfully restoring peace in the Kingdom of Portugal, Philip II of Spain was confronted with a new conflict with Ant nio, Prior of Crato, forcing him to delay his acclamation and recognition of Prince Diogo, his son, as heir and legitimate successor to the Portuguese Crown.