Battle of Tuyutí
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The Battle of Tuyutí (Tuiuti in Portuguese) was a Paraguayan offensive in the Paraguayan War targeting the Triple Alliance encampment of Tuyutí. It is considered to be the bloodiest battle ever in South America.[1]: 94 The result of the battle was an Allied victory, which added to the Paraguayan troubles after the loss of its fleet in the Battle of Riachuelo.
Battle of Tuyutí | |||||||
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Part of the Paraguayan War | |||||||
Paraguayan cavalry, painting by Cándido López | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Paraguay | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
26,000 soldiers[1]: 53 |
35,000
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
13,000:[2] 6,000 killed 7,000 wounded |
4,248:[2] 996 killed 3,232 wounded |
This battle is particularly important in Brazil, being nicknamed "A Batalha dos Patronos" (The Battle of the Patrons) since the Army's patrons of the Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery fought in it. The Battle of Tuyutí also marks the Brazilian Army's Infantry Day due to the loss of brigadier general Antônio de Sampaio (known as Brigadeiro Sampaio), patron of the Infantry, while holding his position at the head of his Divisão Encouraçada (Ironclad Division, the 3rd Division).
Another attack on the Allied camp was made in November 1867.