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Battle of Arroyo Grande
Part of the Uruguayan Civil War

Portrait by Carlos Descalzo
Date6 December 1842
Location
Arroyo Grande, Entre Rios Province, Argentina
Result Blanco victory
Belligerents
Battle of Arroyo Grande Blancos
Battle of Arroyo Grande Argentine Confederation
Battle of Arroyo Grande Colorados
Battle of Arroyo Grande Unitarian Party
Commanders and leaders
Battle of Arroyo Grande Manuel Oribe Battle of Arroyo Grande Fructuoso Rivera
Strength
12,000 7,500
Casualties and losses
300 killed & wounded 2,000 killed
1,400 wounded

The Battle of Arroyo Grande took place on 6 December 1842 and was a major battle of the Uruguayan Civil War.

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