Battle of Curupaity

1866 battle of the Paraguayan War

The Battle of Curupaity happened between the joint force (composed of Empire of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay) and Paraguay during the War of the Triple Alliance on September 22, 1866.

Battle of Curupayty
Part of the Paraguay War

Paraguayan soldiers in Curupaity shooting the enemy troops.
DateSeptember 22, 1866
Location
Curupayty, Paraguay
Result Paraguay won
Belligerents
Paraguay Uruguay,
Argentina,
Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
José E. Díaz Bartolomé Mitre,
Tamandaré (Navy)
Strength
5,000 20,000
Casualties and losses
92 killed 4,000 killed