Battle of Quebracho Herrado
The Battle of Quebracho Herrado, fought on 28 November 1840 in the east of Córdoba Province, Argentina, was a victory for the Argentine federal army, led by former Uruguayan president, Brigadier Manuel Oribe over the Unitarian army led by Brigadier Juan Lavalle, during the Argentine Civil Wars.
| Battle of Quebracho Herrado | |||||||
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Cavalry fight in the age of Rosas (c. 1840) by Carlos Morel | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Federalists | Unitarians | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Manuel Oribe | Juan Lavalle | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Total: 4.250-4.600 350 infantry 4.250 cavalry (1.200 dismounted) 4 cannons |
Total: 6.500 1.600 infantry 4.900 cavalry 5 pieces of artillery | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 36 killed and 50 wounded |
500-1.500 killed 500-1.000 prisoners | ||||||
Location within Argentina | |||||||
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