For ten points, name the 1865-70 war between Paraguay and the namesake entity comprised of Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil.
Diplomat Charles Washburn was condemned to death for writing a critical analysis of this conflict, but he was saved by the timely arrival of the U.S.S. Wasp. It began with the seizure of the flagship Marques de Olinda, which took part in the initial advance on Fort Humaita, but all hopes of a short war were ended by the Battle of Riachuelo. Significant defeats at Yatay and Paso de la Patria preceded its bloodiest battle at Tuyuty, and it ended at Cerro Cora with the death of Solano Lopez. For ten points, name the 1865-70 war between Paraguay and the namesake entity comprised of Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil.
Diplomat Charles Washburn was condemned to death for writing a critical analysis of this conflict, but he was saved by the timely arrival of the U.S.S. Wasp.
War of the Triple Alliance