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Siege of Campo Vía
Part of the Chaco War
DateNovember - December 1933
Location
Gran Chaco desert
Result Decisive Paraguayan victory
Belligerents
Bolivia Republic of Bolivia, 4th and 9th Bolivian Divisions Paraguay Republic of Paraguay, Paraguayan Army
Commanders and leaders
Bolivia LtCol Carlos Banzer (Commander of the la 4° División Boliviana)
LtCol Gonzales Quint (Commander of the 9° División)
Paraguay Col José Félix Estigarribia.
LtCol Rafael Franco
Strength
8,000 troops 27,000 troops

The Siege of Campo Vía was a battle of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia, and occurred in December 1933. It was one of the most prominent battles of the Chaco War, in that LtCol José Félix Estigarribia, with a massive force from the Pargauayan Army, was able to encircle two Bolivian divisions, representing the majority of Bolivian troops present in the Chaco. The encircled troops were forced to capitulate due to lack of supplies.

Bibliography

  • Masamaclay, historia de la guerra del Chaco, Segunda edición