Battle of Apóstoles

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The Battle of Apóstoles was an encounter between the Luso-Brazilian forces under Francisco das Chagas Santos and the Artiguist forces led by Andrés Guazurary, popularly known as Andresito, in Apóstoles.

Battle of Apóstoles
Part of the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental

Sketch of the battle, unknown artist.
Date2 July 1817
Location
Result Misiones victory
Belligerents
Portugal United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves Misiones
Commanders and leaders
Francisco das Chagas Santos Andrés Guazurary
Strength
600 men
2 artillery pieces
500 men
Casualties and losses
Unknown 84 men killed

Brazilian general Chagas Santos had attacked the territory of the Misiones, conquering and destroying many villages. He then turned to the Headquarters of Andresito, Apósteles. The artiguist commander awaited him, inflicting heavy losses on the Portuguese and forcing them to retreat.

Composition of Andresito's Troops

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Most of the men who fought alongside Andresito in Apósteles were survivors of the many attacks made by the Luso-Brazilians in San Carlos, San José, Concepción, Santo Tomé, La Cruz, Mártires, San Javier and many other towns and villages in Misiones.

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