Battle of Paso Severino

Battle of Paso Severino
Part of the Revolution of the Lances
DateSeptember 12, 1870
LocationSanta Lucia Chico River, Florida Department, Uruguay
Result Colorado government victory
Belligerents
Colorado Party (Uruguay) National Party (Uruguay)
Commanders and leaders
Jose Gregorio Suarez Timoteo Aparicio
Strength
5,000 5,000

The Battle of Paso Severino was the first battle of the Revolution of the Lances, an attempt by the Blancos, under Timoteo Aparicio, to overthrow the Colorado-led Government of Uruguay.

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