Battle of Corrientes

The Battle of Corrientes was an episode occurred at the beginning of the Paraguayan War, in the second stage of the Paraguayan offensive, after the Invasion of Mato Grosso, at the beginning of 1865.

Battle of Corrientes
Part of the Paraguayan War

Arrival of Brazilian reinforcements at Corrientes (Paraná) – L'Illustration, 1866.
Date1865
Location
Result Crucial victory of the Triple Alliance, transfer of war to Paraguayan territory
Belligerents

 Brazil

 Argentina

 Uruguay
Commanders and leaders
Venceslau Robles
Strength
37,000 soldiers
  • 15,000 soldiers
    17 warships
  • 10,000 soldiers
    4 frigates
  • 1 ironclad

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