Historical Events tagged with "acosta ñu"
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Military & Warfare
Massacre of Child Soldiers at Acosta Ñu
August 16th, 1869 155 years ago
During a decisive moment in the Paraguayan War, a battalion of Paraguayan children, many aged between 10 to 14, was attacked by the Brazilian Army at Acosta Ñu. The Paraguayan forces were commanded by General José E. Díaz, who, despite knowing the precarious situation, was unable to effectively protect the young soldiers. As the Brazilian troops advanced, the battle turned into a one-sided conflict, resulting in a significant and tragic loss of life among the inexperienced and young soldiers of Paraguay.
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