Invasion of Rio Grande do Sul

Invasion of Rio Grande do Sul
Part of the Paraguayan War
Date June 10 - 18 September, 1865 Location Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Result Decisive victory for the triple alliance Paraguayan initial advance successful, however, total surrender in Uruguaiana.
Belligerents
Paraguay Paraguayan Army	Brazil Imperial Army Imperial Navy Marine Corps
Commanders and leaders
Col. Estigarribia	General Frederico Caldwell Brigadier Lieutenant David Canabarro
Strength
12,000 soldiers	17,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
unknown death toll 5,500 surrendered	unknown

The Invasion of Rio Grande do Sul began on June 10, 1865, when about 7,500 soldiers under the command of General Estigarribia invaded the village of São Borja on the border with Argentina. About 3,000 men commanded by Major Pedro Duarte stayed on the other side of the Uruguay River to accompany the advance of the main column. Paraguayans always advanced along the river without major damage, except for the Battle of Butuí River where a Paraguayan battalion had been defeated, until they arrived in Uruguaiana, where a two-month siege made them surrender unconditionally on September 18. López's main objective in invading Rio Grande do Sul was to force a peace treaty favorable to Paraguayans with Brazil. The action took place in the second phase of the Paraguayan War, known as the Corrientes Campaign.

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