Revolution of the Lances 1870-1872
The Revolution of the Lances occurred in Uruguay from September 12, 1870 to April 6, 1872. Led by Timoteo Aparicio, leader of the National Party of Uruguay (Blancos) and a former army officer, it was named after the tacuara, an improvised weapon used by South American militias, consisting of a knife tied to a stalk of cane, making a rudimentary lance.
The series of events known as the Revolution of the Lances ended with a power-sharing agreement between the Blanco and Colorado Parties.This agreement in one form or another was to last until the early 20th century, when the Blanco forces were defeated at the Battle of Masoller in 1904.
Major battles included: (1) Battle of Paso Severino; (2) Battle of Corralito; (3) the capture of the Fortaleza del Cerro; (4) Battle of Sauce (1870); (5) Battle of Manantiales (July 17, 1871) and Combate de Paso de los Loros de Arroyo Grande.
The escudo for the Revolution of the Lances features the Uruguayan coat-of-arms over a trophy of flags and arms surmounted by a bursting sun.
The Revolution of the Lances occurred in Uruguay from September 12, 1870 to April 6, 1872. Led by Timoteo Aparicio, leader of the National Party of Uruguay (Blancos) and a former army officer, it was named after the tacuara, an improvised weapon used by South American militias, consisting of a knife tied to a stalk of cane, making a rudimentary lance.
The series of events known as the Revolution of the Lances ended with a power-sharing agreement between the Blanco and Colorado Parties.This agreement in one form or another was to last until the early 20th century, when the Blanco forces were defeated at the Battle of Masoller in 1904.
Major battles included: (1) Battle of Paso Severino; (2) Battle of Corralito; (3) the capture of the Fortaleza del Cerro; (4) Battle of Sauce (1870); (5) Battle of Manantiales (July 17, 1871) and Combate de Paso de los Loros de Arroyo Grande.
The escudo for the Revolution of the Lances features the Uruguayan coat-of-arms over a trophy of flags and arms surmounted by a bursting sun.
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