Battle of Cepeda (1859)

Not to be confused with Battle of Cepeda (1820).
Battle of Cepeda
Part of the War between the Argentine Confederation and the state of Buenos Aires
Date23 October 1859
Location
Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Result Argentine Confederation victory
Belligerents
 Argentine Confederation State of Buenos Aires
Commanders and leaders
Justo José de Urquiza Bartolomé Mitre
Strength

Total: 14,000[1]-15,000[2]

  • 10,000 horsemen
  • 3,000 infantry
  • 1,000 artillerymen and auxiliaries
  • 32 cannons

Total: 9,000[3][4]

  • 4,000 horsemen
  • 4,700 infantrymen
  • 300 artillerymen
  • 26 cannons

The Battle of Cepeda of 1859 took place on October 23 at Cañada de Cepeda, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The Argentine Confederation army, led by federalist Justo José de Urquiza defeated the State of Buenos Aires forces, led by unitarian Bartolomé Mitre.

  1. ^ Marley 2008, pp. 781–782.
  2. ^ Hole 1947, p. 53.
  3. ^ Marley 2008, p. 782.
  4. ^ Bratzel & Rout 1986, p. 36.