Battle of Montevideo (1843)

Battle of Montevideo

Date	August 1843
Location	Montevideo, Uruguay
Result	Victory of the Blancos.

Belligerents

Colorados

Blancos

Commanders and leaders

Venancio Flores

General Medina

Uruguayan Civil War

Arroyo Grande 1st Montevideo Salto San Antonio 2nd Montevideo

The Battle of Montevideo was a conflict in the Uruguayan Civil War during August 1843.

The battle was fought between the Colorados, and the Blancos of Uruguay. The Colorados were led by Venancio Flores, while the Blancos were led by General Medina. The battle resulted in a victory of the Blancos.

References

George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0-442-22336-6).

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