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Crossing the Paraná River

When
19 December 1810
Where
Paraná River
Part of
Manuel Belgrano's invasion of Paraguay begins

Belgrano's forces crossed the Paraná River on December 19, 1810, initiating the invasion.

The army reached the Paraná River in November. On December 19, the river was crossed with several boats. A task force of 54 Paraguayan soldiers fled during the Battle of Campichuelo, marking the start of the military campaign.

Sources

  1. Manuel Belgrano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Paraguay campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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