Battle of Laguna Sirena

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Battle of Laguna Sirena
Part of the Paraguayan War
Date April 17, 1866 Location Laguna Sirena, Paso de Patria, Paraguay Result Brazilian victory
Belligerents
Empire of Brazil Imperial Army	Paraguay Paraguayan Army
Commanders and leaders
Manuel Luís Osório Jacinto Machado [pt]	Col. Basílio Benitez
Strength
10,000 soldiers	4,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
337 casualties	500 casualties

The Battle of Laguna Sirena took place in the Paraguayan War, on April 17, 1866, close to Paso de Patria, between Brazilians and Paraguayans.