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Event war Americas

Chaco War

1932 CE – 1935 CE

The deadliest South American conflict of the 20th century, fought over the arid Gran Chaco region believed to hold oil.

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War between Bolivia and Paraguay (1932 to 1935)

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Conflict · Americas

Chaco War

1932 CE – 1935 CE

The deadliest South American conflict of the 20th century, fought over the arid Gran Chaco region believed to hold oil. Bolivia lost despite having a larger army, and Paraguay gained most of the disputed territory at the cost of nearly 100,000 lives on both sides.

Standing in 1932 CE

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