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The Battle of Boquerón, the first major battle of the Chaco War, commences.
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Battle of Boquerón (1932)
Part of the Chaco War
The Battle of Boquerón was fought September 7–29, 1932, between the Bolivian and Paraguayan armies in and around the stronghold of Boquerón. It was the first major battle of the Chaco War. The outpost (fortín) of Boquerón, among others, had been occupied by Bolivian troops since…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Chaco War
War between Bolivia and Paraguay (1932 to 1935)
The Chaco War was fought from 1932 to 1935. It was between Bolivia and Paraguay over control of the northern part of the Gran Chaco region, which was thought to be rich in petroleum. The war is also referred to as La Guerra de la Sed, since it was fought in the semi-arid Chaco.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)