19th Century Medals of Uruguay
Uruguay's early 19th century history was shaped by ongoing conflict between the British, Spanish, Portuguese and local colonial forces for dominance of the La Plata basin. In 1806 and 1807, during the Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808), the British launched invasions of Uruguay.
Uruguay's early 19th century history was shaped by ongoing conflict between the British, Spanish, Portuguese and local colonial forces for dominance of the La Plata basin. In 1806 and 1807, during the Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808), the British launched invasions of Uruguay.
| Conflict | Combatant | Opposition |
| Cisplatine War 1825-1828 AKA Brazil War AKA War of Uruguay Independence |
United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata 33-Orientals |
Brazil |
| Uruguayan Civil War 1839-1852 AKA Grande Guerra |
Colorados Unitarians Brazil Entre Rios Corrientes Italy United Kingdom France |
Argentine Confederation Federalists Blancos |
| Platine War 1851-1852 |
Brazil Uruguay Entre Rios Corrientes |
Argentina |
| Rebellion of 1863 | Colorados Brazil Argentina |
Blancos |
| Uruguayan War 1864-1865 |
Uruguay Blancos Federalists |
Brazil Colorados Unitarians |
| War of the Triple Alliance 1864-1870 |
Uruguay Argentina Brazil |
Paraguay |
| Revolution of the Lances 1870-1872 |
Colorados | Blancos |
| Revolution of 1897 | Colorados | Blancos |
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