Siege of Paysandú

December 3, 1864 – January 2, 1865 · Battle site

Result Brazilian–Colorado victory

Brazilian forces and Uruguayan Colorado rebels besieged and took the Blanco-held town of Paysandú. The Brazilian intervention helped trigger the Paraguayan War.

Empire of Brazil

Uruguay

Strength and losses

Strength
1,254
Casualties
400
Guns
15