Paraguayan Army
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The Paraguayan Army (Spanish: Ejército Paraguayo) is the ground force branch of the Armed Forces of Paraguay. It is organized into three corps and nine divisions, and several commands and direction. It has gone to war on many occasions, notably in the War of the Triple Alliance (1864–1870) against Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay; the Chaco War against Bolivia; and the ongoing Paraguayan People's Army insurgency.
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Paraguayan Army | |
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Founded | Officially since 1811 |
Country | Paraguay |
Type | Army |
Size | 20,000 active personnel[1] 160,000 reserves |
Part of | Armed Forces of Paraguay |
Motto(s) | Spanish: Vencer o Morir To win or to die |
March | Marcha al Mariscal Lopez |
Anniversaries | 24 of July (Mariscal Lopez Birthday) |
Engagements | War of the Triple Alliance Chaco War Paraguayan People's Army insurgency |
Commanders | |
Chief of the Paraguayan Army | General Darío Martin Cáceres Snead |
Notable commanders | José Félix Estigarribia Francisco Solano López |
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