Conflict: | Battle of Passo Fundo |
Partof: | the Federalist Revolution |
Date: | 27 June 1894 |
Place: | Passo Fundo, Brazil |
Result: | Government victory |
Combatant1: | Brazil |
Combatant2: | Federalist rebels Supported by: Uruguayan volunteers |
Commander1: | Pinheiro Machado |
Commander2: | Gumercindo Saraiva |
Strength1: | 4,000 |
Strength2: | 3,200 |
Casualties1: | 237 60-240 killed 177 wounded |
Casualties2: | 250 100-400 killed 150 wounded 300 captured |
The Battle of Passo Fundo was a military engagement fought between forces of the First Brazilian Republic and various military units affiliated with the Federalist Revolution. The battle, which was fought on 27 June 1894 along the Passo Fundo River (in the state of Rio Grande do Sul), was the largest battle of the Federalist Revolution. It ended in a victory for the Brazilian Republic.[1] [2]
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