Battle of Las Piedras (1811)

Battle of Las Piedras
Part of the Spanish American wars of independence

Surrender of Posadas at Las Piedras, by Juan Manuel Blanes
DateMay 18, 1811
Location
Near Las Piedras, Uruguay
Result Revolutionary victory
Belligerents
Spain
Revolutionaries of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata
Commanders and leaders
José Posadas (POW) José Gervasio Artigas
Manuel Francisco Artigas
Strength
Official Report: 668
600 cavalrymen
350 infantrymen
64 gunners with 4 pieces
2 4 inch cannons
2 64 mm mortars
Acevedo's Estimation: ~1,004
~500 infantrymen
~450 cavalrymen
~54 gunners with 4 pieces
Official Report: 1,076
600 cavalrymen (250 mounted regiment and 296 gauchos in two squadrons)
454 infantrymen (108 militia, 250 from the Patricios' Regiment and 96 Blandengues)
20 gunners
2 cannons
Acevedo's Estimation: ~1,770
~1,300 cavalrymen
~430 infantrymen
~40 gunners with 4 pieces
Casualties and losses

638

97 killed
61 wounded
480 prisoners
 Negligible


The Battle of Las Piedras was fought on May 18, 1811 as part of the Rio de la Plata war of independence. It was a resounding victory for the revolutionary forces, led by José Gervasio Artigas.

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