Battle of Apóstoles
The Battle of Apóstoles was an encounter between the Luso-Brazilian forces under Francisco das Chagas Santos and the Artiguist forces led by Andrés Guazurary, popularly known as Andresito, in Apóstoles.
| Battle of Apóstoles | |||||||
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| Part of the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental | |||||||
Sketch of the battle, unknown artist. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves | Misiones | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Francisco das Chagas Santos | Andrés Guazurary | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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600 men 2 artillery pieces | 500 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | 84 men killed | ||||||
Brazilian general Chagas Santos had attacked the territory of the Misiones, conquering and destroying many villages. He then turned to the Headquarters of Andresito, Apósteles. The artiguist commander awaited him, inflicting heavy losses on the Portuguese and forcing them to retreat.
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