Siege of Paysandú

The Siege of Paysandú occurred during the Uruguayan War, during which the Brazilian Armed Forces, under Marquis of Tamandaré and Colorado forces under Venancio Flores attempted to capture the city of Paysandú in Uruguay from its Uruguayan Army defenders. The siege lasted from 3 December 1864 until 2 January 1865, finally ending when the Brazilian and Colorado forces successfully conquered the town.

The siege
The Brazilians had 1,695 infantrymen, 195, artillerymen, 320 navy personnel (for a total of 2,210 men) and 30 cannons. The Colorados had from 600 men and 4 cannons to 800 men and 7 cannons. The besieged Uruguayans had 1,254 men and 15 cannons.

The Church of Paysandú was severely damaged at the end of the siege.