Battle of Ponche Verde

Battle of Ponche Verde
Part of the Ragamuffin War

Displacement of forces during the battle
Date26 May 1843
Location
Dom Pedrito, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
Riograndense Republic Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Strength
2,800 men 1,425 men
Casualties and losses
35 dead
100 wounded		 50 dead
30 wounded

The Battle of Ponche Verde took place on 26 May 1843 between troops of the breakaway Riograndense Republic and forces loyal to the Empire of Brazil during the Ragamuffin War's late stages; it ended with an organized withdrawal by the republican forces. It is considered to have been the last major battle in the conflict.

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