For 10 points, name this bloody war fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the namesake alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
One side in this conflict was led by Gaston of Orléans and Bartolomé Mitre (MEE-tray). It began with the invasion of Mato Grosso, and its other engagements include the Battle of Cerro Corá [SAIR-o co-RAH] and the Battle of Tuyutí [too-yoo-TEE]. This conflict resulted in the defeat of a nation led by Francisco Solano López which lost the Battle of Riachuelo [REE-ah-chway-lo] to Brazil. For 10 points, name this bloody war fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the namesake alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
One side in this conflict was led by Gaston of Orléans and Bartolomé Mitre (MEE-tray).
War of the {Triple} Alliance