Historical Events tagged with "riachuelo"
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Decisive Naval Clash at the Riachuelo
The Naval Battle of the Riachuelo was a significant encounter between the Paraguayan Navy and the Brazilian Navy during the Paraguayan War, fought near Riachuelo, Argentina. The Brazilian forces, under Admiral Francisco Manuel Barroso da Silva, faced off against the Paraguayan fleet led by Captain Pedro Ignacio Multedo. The battle culminated in a decisive Brazilian victory that not only crippled Paraguayan naval capabilities but also proved pivotal in securing the alliance among Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay against Paraguay. This naval confrontation demonstrated the strategic importance of dominance over the waterways critical for supply and military movements in the region.
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