Battle of Riachuelo 1865
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 11 June 1865 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1865 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Argentina | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Paraguayan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Brazil, Paraguay | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -27.5622, -58.8392 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Riachuelo (or Battle of the Riachuelo) was a large and decisive naval battle of the Paraguayan War between Paraguay and the Empire of Brazil. By late 1864, Paraguay had scored a series of victories in the war, but on 11 June 1865, its naval defeat by the Brazilians on the Paraná River began to turn the tide in favor of the allies.
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