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In which battle did de Ruyter win a hard-fought victory in 1666?

Battle of Texel
Four Days' Battle
Battle of Dover
Battle of Gabbard

Answer

In the Four Days' Battle, de Ruyter led the Dutch fleet to a hard-fought victory over the English fleet in 1666. The battle was fought off the coast of England and lasted for four days. The Dutch fleet was outnumbered and outgunned, but de Ruyter's superior tactics and leadership led to a decisive victory for the Dutch.