Battle of Arroyo Grande

The Battle of Arroyo Grande took place on the 6 December 1842 and was a major battle of the Uruguayan Civil War.

Battle of Arroyo Grande
Part of the Uruguayan Civil War

Portrait by Carlos Descalzo
Date6 December 1842
Location
Arroyo Grande, Entre Rios Province, Argentina
Result Blanco victory
Belligerents
Blancos
 Argentine Confederation		 Colorados
Unitarian Party
Commanders and leaders
Manuel Oribe Fructuoso Rivera
Strength
12,000 7,500
Casualties and losses
300 killed & wounded 2,000 killed
1,400 wounded

Battle

At Arroyo Grande, the federal forces, or blancos, of Manuel Oribe defeated the colorados of Fructuoso Rivera, having been in conflict with them since 1838.

Aftermath

Following the battle, Oribe followed up his victory over the Colorados by marching to and besieging Montevideo thus beginning the Great Siege of Montevideo.

See also


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