National Army (Uruguay)
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The National Army of Uruguay (Spanish: Ejército Nacional del Uruguay) is the land force branch of the Armed Forces of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. The largest military branch, it is organized and trained to plan, execute and conduct the military actions for National Defense in the terrestrial sphere.[1] It has its roots in the military campaigns of General José Gervasio Artigas within the framework of the Oriental revolution.[2]
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National Army | |
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Ejército Nacional | |
Country | Oriental Republic of Uruguay |
Type | Army |
Size | 16,800 |
Part of | Armed Forces of Uruguay |
Garrison/HQ | Montevideo |
Motto(s) | The force of all |
Colors | Blue, red and white |
March | May 25 |
Anniversaries | May 18, 1811 |
Equipment | Equipment |
Engagements | Cisplatine War Uruguayan Civil War Paraguayan War Uruguayan War Revolution of the Lances Tricolor Revolution Revolution of the Quebracho Revolution of 1897 Revolution of 1904 |
Website | https://www.ejercito.mil.uy |
Commanders | |
Commander in chief | Army General Mario Stevenazzi |
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