Battle of Itaparica | |||||||
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Part of the Brazilian War of Independence | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Empire of Brazil | Kingdom of Portugal | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3,257 soldiers 2 Gunboats |
1,200 soldiers 2 Brigs 1 schooner 1 barque 35 gunboats and other smaller vessels |
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Battle of Itaparica was fought in the then province of Bahia, from 7 January to 9 January 1823, between the Brazilian Army and Armada and the Portuguese Army and Navy during the Brazilian War of Independence.