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What was Michiel de Ruyter's first goal in the First Anglo-Dutch War
During the First Anglo-Dutch War of 1652–1654, Michiel de Ruyter was asked to join the expanding Dutch fleet as a junior flag-officer or commandeur
What did being asked to join the expanding Dutch fleet lead Michiel de Ruyter to
Michiel de Ruyter proved his worth under the supreme commander lieutenant-admiral Maarten Tromp. The rank of admiral-general was reserved for the stadtholder, but no-one held that appointment.
who did Michiel de Ruyter defeat as Vice-Commodore in the First Anglo-Dutch War
As General at Sea George Ayscue was defeated and Michiel de Ruyter fought off an attack by a potentially superior force, De Ruyter clearly won this battle of Plymouth

Question: What did this lead him to do
Self-contained rewrite: What did Michiel de Ruyter's victory in the battle of Plymouth lead him to do