Battle of Passo Fundo
The Battle of Passo Fundo was a military engagement fought between forces of the First Brazilian Republic and various military units affiliated with the Federalist Revolution. The battle, which was fought on 27 June 1894 along the Passo Fundo River (in the state of Rio Grande do Sul), was the largest battle of the Federalist Revolution. It ended in a victory for the Brazilian Republic.
| Battle of Passo Fundo | |||||||
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| Part of the Federalist Revolution | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Brazil |
Federalist rebels Supported by: Uruguayan volunteers | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Pinheiro Machado | Gumercindo Saraiva | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4,000 | 3,200 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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237 60-240 killed 177 wounded |
250 100-400 killed 150 wounded 300 captured | ||||||
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