Battle of Itaparica

The Battle of Itaparica was fought in the then province of Bahia, from 7 to 9 January 1823, between the Brazilian Army and Armada and the Portuguese Army and Navy during the Brazilian War of Independence.[2]

Battle of Itaparica
Part of the Brazilian War of Independence
Date7-9 January, 1823
Location
Island of Itaparica in Bahia, Brazil
Result Brazilian victory
Belligerents
 Empire of Brazil Kingdom of Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Antônio de Sousa Lima Joaquim José da Cunha
Strength
3,257 soldiers[1]
2 gunboats		 1,200 soldiers[2]
2 brigs[2]
1 schooner[2]
1 barque[2]
35 gunboats/small vessels[2]
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

References
  1. Rodrigues, José Honório. Independência: Revolução e contra-revolução - As Forças Armadas. Rio de Janeiro: F. Alves, 1975, p.218
  2. Rodrigues, José Honório. Independência: Revolução e contra-revolução - As Forças Armadas. Rio de Janeiro: F. Alves, 1975, p.215


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