Battle of Itaparica

Part of the Brazilian War of Independence

Date	January 7 to 9, 1823
Location	In the 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 and other smaller vessels^[2]

Casualties and losses

Unknown

Brazilian War of Independence

Jenipapo Pirajá Itaparica May 4 Salvador Montevideo (Siege) Montevideo (Naval battle) Caxias Belém

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

References

↑ Rodrigues, José Honório. Independência: Revolução e contra-revolução - As Forças Armadas. Rio de Janeiro: F. Alves, 1975, p.218
1 2 3 4 5 6 Rodrigues, José Honório. Independência: Revolução e contra-revolução - As Forças Armadas. Rio de Janeiro: F. Alves, 1975, p.215

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