Battle of Taquari

Battle of Taquari
Part of the Ragamuffin War
Date3 May 1840
Location
Caramujo, Taquari, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
Piratini Republic Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Strength
3,360 men 4,300 men
Casualties and losses
35 dead
114 wounded
28 missing		 201 casualties

The Battle of Taquari took place on 3 May 1840 between troops from the breakaway Riograndense Republic and forces loyal to the Empire of Brazil during the Ragamuffin War. It was the largest battle of the conflict, involving nearly 10 thousand men altogether, but neither side managed to take the upper hand in it, with the bulk of the Imperial force withdrawing in the night before combat. The battle was determined by the concurring third siege of Porto Alegre.

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