Battle of Apóstoles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Apóstoles |
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| Part of the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental | |||||||
 Sketch of the battle, unknown artist. |
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves |
 Misiones |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Francisco das Chagas Santos | Andrés Guazurary | ||||||
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| 600 men 2 artillery pieces |
500 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 84 men killed | ||||||
The Battle of Apóstoles was an encounter between the Luso-Brazilian forces under Francisco das Chagas Santos and the Artiguist forces led by Andrés Guazurary, popularly known as Andresito, in Apóstoles.
Brazilian general Chagas Santos had attacked the territory of the Misiones, conquering and destroying many villages. He then turned to the Headquarters of Andresito, Apósteles. The artiguist commander awaited him, inflicting heavy losses on the Portuguese and forcing them to retreat.
Composition of Andresito's Troops
Most of the men who fought alongside Andresito in Apósteles were survivors of the many attacks made by the Luso-Brazilians in San Carlos, San José, Concepción, Santo Tomé, La Cruz, Mártires, San Javier and many other towns and villages in Misiones.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de Apóstoles para niños
