Battle of Paso Ipohy

Battle of Paso Ipohy
DateDecember 25, 1867
Location
Result Paraguayan victory
Belligerents
 Paraguay  Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
  • Valois Rivarola
  • Eduardo Vera
Baron of Triunfo
Strength
150–300 1,000–1,500
Casualties and losses
20 casualties 400–800 casualties

The Battle of Paso Ipohy was an action planned by the Paraguayans that consisted of a surprise attack on a Brazilian camp near Humaitá, near the Tebicuary River in Paraguay, on December 25, 1867. The attack resulted in the victory of the outnumbered Paraguayans.