Battle of Paso Ipohy

The Battle of Paso Ipohy was an action planned by the Paraguayans that consisted of a surprise attack on a Brazilian camp near Humaitá, near the Tebicuary River in Paraguay, on December 25, 1867. The attack resulted in the victory of the outnumbered Paraguayans.

Battle of Paso Ipohy
DateDecember 25, 1867
Location
Result Paraguayan victory
Belligerents
 Paraguay  Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
  • Valois Rivarola
  • Eduardo Vera
Baron of Triunfo
Strength
150-300 1,000-1,500
Casualties and losses
20 casualties 400-800 casualties
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