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Event war Americas

War of the Triple Alliance

1864 CE – 1870 CE

The deadliest war in Latin American history — Paraguay fought Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay simultaneously and was devastated, losing up to 90% of its male population and vast territory.

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Major international war in South America (1864–1870)

Paraguayan War on Wikipedia.

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Conflict · Americas

War of the Triple Alliance

1864 CE – 1870 CE

The deadliest war in Latin American history — Paraguay fought Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay simultaneously and was devastated, losing up to 90% of its male population and vast territory.

Standing in 1864 CE

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