Battle of Sauce (1816)
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The Battle of Sauce of 1816[1][2][3] took place between the Luso-Brazilian forces under the command of Pinto de Araújo Correia in Arroyo Oriental, modern-day Uruguay. The engagement resulted of the encounter between the Luso-Brazilian forces that had previously defeated the men of Fructuoso Rivera.
| Battle of Sauce | |||||||
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| Part of the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves |
 Federal League | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Marshal Pinto de Araújo Correia | Pedro Gutierrez | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2,000 men | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 150 men | Unknown | ||||||
The orientals, led by Artiguist commander Pedro Gutierrez, attack by surprise and caused the Luso-Brazilian army to retreat, leaving 150 soldiers dead on the battlefield.
