Battle of Yatay 1865
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 August 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 |
| Coordinates | -29.1167, -56.7167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
In the Paraguayan War, the Battle of Yatay was fought on August 17, 1865, between the troops of the Triple Alliance (Argentina, Brazil and (Uruguay) and the soldiers of Paraguay near Paso de los Libres, Corrientes, Argentina. It was a victory for the Alliance.
The Battle of Yatay was the first major land battle of the Paraguayan War, and most important of the war's second phase.
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