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Siege of Paysandú
The Siege of Paysandú began 3 December 1864, during the Uruguayan War, when Brazilian forces (under Marquis of Tamandaré) and Colorado forces (under Venancio Flores) attempted to capture the city of Paysandú in Uruguay from its Uruguayan Army defenders. The siege ended 2 January 1865, when the Brazilian and Colorado forces conquered the town.
Siege.
By 3 December 1864 the Brazilian navy enforced a blockade of Paysandú with one corvette and four gunboats. The besieged garrison had 1,254 men and 15 cannons,
- Battle of Monte Santiago – The Imperial Navy, commanded by James Norton, surprised and chased an Argentine squad.
Notable naval battles involving the Brazilian Navy Platine War.
- Battle of The Tonelero Pass – An Imperial naval force forced passage under an artillery barrage from the Argentine Army.
Notable naval battles involving the Brazilian Navy Uruguayan War.
- Siege of Salto – Imperial Navy blockade and bombing of the city of Salto, Uruguay.
- Siege of Paysandú – Imperial warships siege and bombard the city of Paysandú.