Battle of Arroyo Hondo

Battle of Arroyo Hondo
Part of the Paraguayan War

Brazilian cavalry charge led by Gen. Andrade Neves, baron of Triunfo
(L'Illustration, 1867).
DateAugust 3, 1867
Location
Result Brazilian victory
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Empire of Brazil Andrade Neves Paraguay Eustacio Rojas

The Battle of Arroio Hondo, also known as Combat of Penimbu or Puru-Hué (Peru-Huê), took place on 3 August 1867, during the Paraguayan War.