war of the triple alliance

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Definition of war of the triple alliance in English English dictionary

or Paraguayan War (1864/65-70) Bloodiest conflict in Latin American history, fought between Paraguay and the allied countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The Paraguayan dictator Francisco Solano López (1827-70), objecting to Brazil's interference in the politics of neighbouring Uruguay, declared war on Brazil in 1864. The next year Argentina organized the Triple Alliance with Brazil and Uruguay. After three years of fighting, the allies annihilated the Paraguayan forces, but Solano López carried on a guerrilla war until he was killed. Paraguay was devastated by the war; its population was reduced by half, and territory covering some 55,000 sq mi (140,000 sq km) was annexed by Brazil and Argentina

Hyphenation

war of the tri·ple Al·li·ance

Turkish pronunciation

wôr ıv dhi trîpıl ılayıns

Pronunciation

/ˈwôr əv ᴛʜē ˈtrəpəl əˈlīəns/ /ˈwɔːr əv ðiː ˈtrɪpəl əˈlaɪəns/