Battle of Carumbé

Overview

The Battle of Carumbé, was fought between an army of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves and the forces of José Artigas. The battle resulted in a decisive Luso-Brazilian victory, as Artigas' plans to invade Brazil were permanently ruined.

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Significance

The Battle of Carumbé was fought between forces of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves and the army of José Artigas during the Portuguese Conquest of the Banda Oriental. The engagement ended in a decisive Luso-Brazilian victory. According to the available record, the battle permanently ruined Artigas' plans to invade Brazil, representing a critical setback for the Federal League's capacity to project force beyond the Banda Oriental. The Liga de los Pueblos Libres, fielding a force estimated between 150 and 850 men, sustained casualties of approximately 500, a loss severe enough to foreclose further offensive action against Portuguese-Brazilian territory.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (2)