Battle of Caseros

February 3, 1852 · Ciudad Jardín Lomas del Palomar

Result Allied victory

Justo José de Urquiza's army defeated the forces of Juan Manuel de Rosas near Buenos Aires. Rosas fled to Britain, and his long rule over Argentina ended.

Entre Ríos Province

Argentine Confederation

Strength and losses

Strength
24,206–28,000
Casualties
600
Killed
300
Wounded
300
Guns
50

Before and after

Followed from
Uruguayan Civil War March 10, 1839 – October 8, 1851

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