Large storm ends summer and the drought in Paraguay

Large storm ends summer and the drought in Paraguay

Here in Paraguay the drought that had lasted all summer has finally been bought to an end. Summer should be a time of sunshine and showers. The time of year when the heat builds up but the air is freshened as periodic storms return the evaporated moisture to the...
The battle of Acosta Nu, 16th August 1869

The battle of Acosta Nu, 16th August 1869

The battle of Acosta Nu was the last mayor battle of the Triple Alliance War. The remnants of the Paraguayan army was heavily out numbered by the Alliance troops. These were mostly Brazilian along with some Argentines. Following the loss of Asuncion in late 1868 the...