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Passage of Humaitá
- When
- 19 February 1868
- Where
- River Paraguay near Humaitá fortress
Six Brazilian armored vessels dashed past the Paraguayan fortress of Humaitá on 19 February 1868, successfully exploiting its weakness.
The operation aimed to stop Paraguayan resupply by river and provide a propaganda victory. The squadron proceeded in a specific order. The fortress was considered impregnable, but the attackers found a weakness. The river levels fluctuated, rising unusually high in February 1868 before turning, making the passage imperative.
Sources
- Passage of Humaitá Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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