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Battle of Tatayibá

Battle of Tatayibá was a battle fought in 1867 at Humaitá Fortress, in what is now Paraguay. Its exact site is not recorded; the atlas places it at Humaitá Fortress. It was part of Q3651707. The recorded result: Brazilian victory. Recorded strength: 1,500 cavalry against 5,000 cavalry.

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War of the Triple Alliance (1864-70). A Paraguayan cavalry unit (left) is attacked by that of the allies (right). After the first few years of the war, the Paraguayans had to eat their horses in order
War of the Triple Alliance (1864-70). A Paraguayan cavalry unit (left) is attacked by that of the allies (right). After the first few years of the war, the Paraguayans had to eat their horses in order. Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Fought1867
WhereHumaitá Fortress, Paraguay27.067S, 58.517W, placed at the location, approximate
OutcomeBrazilian victory
BelligerentsParaguayagainstEmpire of Brazil
Casualties and losses761: 583 killed; 178 capturedand123: 10 killed; 113 wounded
Part ofQ3651707

Record

Date1867 (year precision)
PlaceHumaitá Fortress, Paraguay
27.067S, 58.517W
KindBattle, nineteenth century
Strength1,500 cavalry5,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses761: 583 killed; 178 captured123: 10 killed; 113 wounded
Commanders
  • Luís Alves de Lima e Silva
Battle of TatayibáBattle of TatayibáPassage of HumaitáSiege of HumaitáBattle of CurupaityBattle of TuyutíBattle of RiachueloBattle of CurupaityBattle of TuyutíBattle of RiachueloFormosaPilarSan LorenzoSan Juan Bautista100 km27.067S, 58.517W
Placed at Humaitá Fortress; the exact site is not recorded. with the nearest other engagements in the atlas. Present-day coastlines, rivers and borders; towns from Natural Earth.

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Elsewhere in 1867

Battle of Tatayibá is one of 3,507 engagements of the 19th century in the atlas and one of 27 in present-day Paraguay.

Sources

Identity, coordinates, dates and the war from Wikidata Q5723024, released under CC0. Result, belligerents, commanders, strength and casualties from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article Battle of Tatayibá, revision 1370590671, read 2026-11-14, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; the article's text is not reproduced here. Present-day country and state from Natural Earth. Dates before 1582 follow the Julian calendar as recorded.