Battle of Arroyo Grande (1842)

Battle of Arroyo Grande (Blancos vs Colorados & Unitarian Party) took place in 1842 during Uruguayan Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1842
• Date: 1842-12-06
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Uruguayan Civil War
• Side A: Blancos
• Side B: Colorados, Unitarian Party
• Commanders (A): Manuel Oribe
• Commanders (B): Fructuoso Rivera
• Casualties: 300 killed and wounded (Blancos), 2,000 killed 1,400 wounded (Colorados & Unitarian Party)
• Outcome: Blanco victory
• Coordinates: -30.950°, -59.470°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Arroyo Grande · Wikidata entry

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