Battle of Arroyo Grande
| Battle of Arroyo Grande | |||||||
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| Part of the Uruguayan Civil War | |||||||
Painting by Carlos Descalzo | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Blancos Argentine Confederation |
Colorados Unitarian Party | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Manuel Oribe | Fructuoso Rivera | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 12,000 | 7,500 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 300 killed and 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.