BATTLE // January 27, 1865
Battle of Jaguarão
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Significance
The Battle of Jaguarão was fought on 27 January 1865 in the town of Jaguarão, in the Brazilian province of Rio Grande do Sul, between Imperial Brazilian forces and a Uruguayan militia force during the Uruguayan War. The engagement placed the conflict directly on Brazilian soil, reflecting the cross-border character of the war and the reach of Uruguayan militia operations under commanders Basilio Muñoz and Timoteo Aparicio. With a Uruguayan force of approximately 1,500 engaged against Imperial Brazilian Army units, the battle represented a significant militia commitment during a war that would culminate in Brazilian-backed regime change in Montevideo.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Uruguay1,500medium
Commanders (2)
Related
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