Battle of Quebracho Herrado
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The Battle of Quebracho Herrado, fought on 28 November 1840 in the east of Córdoba Province, Argentina, was a victory for the Argentine federal army, led by former Uruguayan president, Brigadier Manuel Oribe over the Unitarian army led by Brigadier Juan Lavalle, during the Argentine Civil Wars.
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Battle of Quebracho Herrado | |||||||
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Cavalry fight in the age of Rosas (c. 1840) by Carlos Morel | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Federalists | Unitarians | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Manuel Oribe | Juan Lavalle | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Total: 4.250[1]-4.600[2] 350 infantry[3] 4.250 cavalry (1.200 dismounted)[3] 4 cannons[3] |
Total: 6.500[2] 1.600 infantry[3] 4.900 cavalry[3] 5 pieces of artillery[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
36 killed and 50 wounded[2] |
500[2]-1.500[1] killed 500[1]-1.000 prisoners[2] | ||||||
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