Battle of Itapirú
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The Battle of Itapirú took place during the Paraguayan War on April 17, 1866, after Brazil's capture of Purutué Bank a week earlier. The battle marked the beginning of the Triple Alliance's invasion of Paraguay.
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Battle of Itapirú | |||||||
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Part of the Paraguayan War | |||||||
The Battle of Itapirú, won by the Brazilians, under the command of Marshal Osório | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Manuel Luís Osório | Col. Basílio Benitez | ||||||
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10,000 soldiers | 4,000 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
337 casualties | 500 casualties |
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