Battle of Quebracho Herrado

Battle of Quebracho Herrado

Cavalry fight in the age of Rosas (c. 1840) by Carlos Morel
Date28 November 1840
Location31°33′00″S 62°13′30″W / 31.55°S 62.225°W / -31.55; -62.225
Result Federal victory
Belligerents
Federalists Unitarians
Commanders and leaders
Manuel Oribe Juan Lavalle
Strength
Total: 4.250[1]-4.600[2]
350 infantry[3]
4.250 cavalry
(1.200 dismounted)[3]
4 cannons[3]
Total: 6.500[2]
1.600 infantry[3]
4.900 cavalry[3]
5 pieces of artillery[3]
Casualties and losses
36 killed and 50 wounded[2] 500[2]-1.500[1] killed
500[1]-1.000 prisoners[2]
Battle of Quebracho Herrado is located in Argentina
Battle of Quebracho Herrado
Location within Argentina

The Battle of Quebracho Herrado, fought on 28 November 1840 in the east of Córdoba Province, Argentina, was a victory for the Argentine federal army, led by former Uruguayan president, Brigadier Manuel Oribe over the Unitarian army led by Brigadier Juan Lavalle, during the Argentine Civil Wars.

  1. ^ a b c Marley 2008, p. 734.
  2. ^ a b c d e Quebracho Herrado - Gazeta.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Marley 2008, p. 490.