BATTLE // February 1, 1820
Battle of Cepeda
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Overview
The Battle of Cepeda of 1820 took place on February 1 in Cañada de Cepeda, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The conflict was the first major battle that saw Unitarians and Federals as two constituted sides. It ended with the defeat of the national government.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Federals1,000–1,700medium
- Unitarians2,000–3,000medium
Unitarians fielded a 1.9 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (4)
Federals
Estanislao Lópezgeneralissimo
Francisco Ramírezgeneral
José Miguel Carrerageneral
Unitarians
José Rondeaugeneral
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