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Battle of Curupayty

Part of the Paraguay War

Paraguayan soldiers in Curupaity shooting the enemy troops.

Date	September 22, 1866
Location	Curupayty, Paraguay
Result	Paraguay won

Belligerents

Empire of Brazil

Commanders and leaders

José E. Díaz

Bartolomé Mitre,

Tamandaré (Navy)

Strength

5,000

20,000

Casualties and losses

92 killed

4,000 killed

The Battle of Curupaity happened between the joint force (composed of Empire of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay) and Paraguay during the War of the Triple Alliance on September 22, 1866.

Images for kids

Attack of the Brazilian Imperial Navy on the Curupayti batteries.
March of the Argentine Army to take positions for the attack on Curupaytí.
First attack by the Brazilian Army against Curupaytí.
Second attack of the Brazilian Army against Curupaytí.
Paraguayan fortification of Curupaytí.
Paraguayan Army resists the Allied offensive in the trenches.
First attack by the Argentine Army on Curupaytí.
Argentine Army moves for second attack.
Tragedy of the Allied Armies in Curupaytí.

See also

In Spanish: Batalla de Curupaytí para niños

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