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What was the failed campaign led by Belgrano in 1810-1811?

  • The Paraguay campaign

  • The Bolivia campaign

  • The Uruguay campaign

  • The Brazil campaign

Answer

The Paraguay campaign was a failed military campaign led by General Manuel Belgrano in 1810-1811. The campaign was intended to secure Paraguay as an ally of the United Provinces of Río de la Plata, but was unsuccessful due to the Paraguayans' strong resistance. Belgrano's army was outnumbered and outgunned by the Paraguayans, and he was forced to retreat after a series of defeats.
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