The Battle of Boquerón was fought September 9–29, 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 late July 1932 following instructions of president Daniel Salamanca, which led to the escalation of what began as a border conflict into a full-scale war. The Bolivian garrison was under the command of Colonel Manuel Marzana.
Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco War.
On September 29, in the year 1932, Last day of the Battle of Boquerón between Paraguay and Bolivia during the Chaco War. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of September 29, one of 461 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 29, 1932 (AD era).
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