12.000 7.500 Result Blanco victory | Date 6 December 1842 | |
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300 killed and wounded 2.000 killed
1.400 wounded Similar Great Siege of Montevideo, Uruguayan Civil War, Battle of Quebracho Herrado, Battle of Famaillá, Battle of Caseros | ||
The Battle of Arroyo Grande (December 6, 1842) was a battle of the Uruguayan Civil War.
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Parties to the conflict
At Arroyo Grande, the federal forces, or blancos, of Manuel Oribe defeated the colorados of Fructuoso Rivera, having been in conflict since 1838/1839.
Subsequent siege of Montevideo
Following the battle, Oribe then proceeded to start the Great Siege of Montevideo.
References
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