Paraguay campaign

Paraguay campaign

Paraguay campaign (1810-1811): A militia, commanded by Manuel Belgrano, made its way up to the Intendency of Paraguay. The first battle was fought in Campichuelo and the Argentines claimed victory. However, they were completely outnumbered in the subsequent battles of Paraguarí and Tacuarí. This campaign ended in failure.

See also

*Argentine War of Independence


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