Anglo-French Blockade of the Río de la Plata (aug 2, 1845 – aug 31, 1850)
Description:
Argentine Confederation (Allied with "White Uruguayans" [Uruguayans that are part of the National Party]) vs United Kingdom and France (Allied with "Uruguayan Colorados" [Uruguayans that are part of the Colorado Party], Unitarians, and the "Redshirts" [Italians that followed Giuseppe Garibaldi])Result:
-Confederation wins
-France and Britain recognize the sovereignty of Argentina on La Plata River
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Date:
aug 2, 1845
aug 31, 1850
~ 5 years