Battle of Caguijuru

Battle of Caguijuru
Part of the Paraguayan War
DateAugust 18, 1869
Location
Caguijuru, Paraguay
Result Brazilian victory
Belligerents
Paraguay Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Pedro Hermosa
Strength
1,400 men Unknown
Casualties and losses
260 killed
530 prisoners
12 guns		 13 killed
153 wounded

The Battle of Caguijuru was a brief engagement between Brazilian and Paraguayan forces in August 18, 1869, during the Paraguayan War's Campaign of the Hills.

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