Battle of Curupaity

The Battle of Curupaity happened between the joint force (composed of Empire of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay) and Paraguay during the War of the Triple Alliance on September 22, 1866.

Battle of Curupayty
Part of the Paraguay War
Paraguayan soldiers in Curupaity shooting the enemy troops.
Date September 22, 1866 Location Curupayty, Paraguay Result Paraguay won
Belligerents
Paraguay	Uruguay, Argentina, Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
José E. Díaz	Bartolomé Mitre, Tamandaré (Navy)
Strength
5,000	20,000
Casualties and losses
92 killed	4,000 killed