Battle of Paso Severino
Battle of Paso Severino | |||||||
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Part of the Revolution of the Lances | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Colorado Party (Uruguay) | National Party (Uruguay) | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Jose Gregorio Suarez | Timoteo Aparicio | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,000 | 5,000 |
The Battle of Paso Severino was the first battle of the Revolution of the Lances, an attempt by the Blancos, under Timoteo Aparicio, to overthrow the Colorado-led Government of Uruguay.