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Name: Platine War

Type: Event

Start: 1851 AD

End: 1852 AD

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Was a war fought between the Argentine Confederation and an alliance consisting of the Empire of Brazil, Uruguay, and the Argentine provinces of Entre Ríos and Corrientes, with the participation of the Republic of Paraguay as Brazil's co-belligerent and ally. The war was caused by disputes over the Platine region between Brazil and Argentina.

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1. Allied invasion of Uruguay (Platine War)

Was the invasion of Uruguay by an alliance of countries led by Brazil during the Platine War.

  • October 1851: Professional soldiers across the border between Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay on 4 September 1851. .
  • October 1851: Uruguayan leader Oribe surrendered to the Argentine troops.
  • December 1851: The Brazilian army easily took the remaining Blanco Uruguayan territory.

    • 2. Allied invasion of Argentina

    Was the invasion of Argentina by an alliance of countries led by Brazil during the Platine War.

  • February 1852: The Allied troops encamped approximately nine kilometers from Buenos Aires.
  • February 1852: The Battle of Caseros resulted in a decisive victory for the Allies.
  • January 1852: At the Battle of Alvarez Field the Allied vanguard defeated a force of 4,000 Argentines.
  • January 1852: From Diamante contingents were ferried to the other side of the Paraná River, landing at Santa Fé.

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