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Battle of Itaparica
Part of the Brazilian War of Independence
Date7-9 January, 1823
Location
Island of Itaparica in Bahia, Brazil
Result Brazilian victory
Belligerents
 Empire of Brazil Kingdom of Portugal
Strength
3,257 soldiers[1]
2 gunboats		 1,200 soldiers[2]
2 brigs[2]
1 schooner[2]
1 barque[2]
35 gunboats/small vessels[2]
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

The Battle of Itaparica was fought in the then province of Bahia, from 7 to 9 January 1823, between the Brazilian Army and Armada and the Portuguese Army and Navy during the Brazilian War of Independence.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rodrigues, José Honório. Independência: Revolução e contra-revolução - As Forças Armadas. Rio de Janeiro: F. Alves, 1975, p.218
  2. ^ a b c d e f Rodrigues, José Honório. Independência: Revolução e contra-revolução - As Forças Armadas. Rio de Janeiro: F. Alves, 1975, p.215


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