20 NOVEMBER
DAY OF NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY
The November 23, 2010, "LOS ANDES published an about the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado and the supremacy of Buenos Aires, authored by Mr. Roberto Azaretto , which I think deserves some comments.
In the second paragraph the author burden on Mr. Pacho O'Donnell who passing on limited knowledge military history. It is not my intention - nor do I apply - assuming the defense of Mr. O'Donnell, who will respond or not as deemed appropriate.
As the author, from the beginning wins straw in the eyes of others, see as straw and other eye-beams.
Note that blew open dating the battle of the Vuelta de Obligado the 20 FEBRUARY 1845 (¿¡!?) , all the literature on the subject, the law establishing "Sovereignty Day" and across the country are consistent in that it gave 20 NOVEMBER 1845.
the author asserting that "the fuerzasporteñas were defeated" , this suggests two thoughts:
- 1845, a war on the coast of Buenos Aires and given the conditions, it was impossible the troops were made up from Santa Cruz, Formosa and Chaco. Anyway, among the officers in charge of rural bodies was Facundo Quiroga (son of Tigre de los Llanos, La Rioja -). described as "Buenos Aires" and not "Argentine" native troops who fought, it seems a bit much.
- The author believes that the action ended in defeat Argentina . If considered, as it surely must have thought the Anglo-French - that the thing starts and ends on 20 NOVEMBER could be them victory and defeat our . Following this line of reasoning could be inferred that the Jujuy Exodus was a runaway. may be that the battle is over the NOVEMBER 20, however it was demonstrated that the fight had just begun and would extend April 1846, and will show that the difficulties they had to leave - were higher than those who had to go - so much so that at any given time the invasion fleet was bottled .
addition to not achieving its objectives, must support the continued attacks Argentines, who will inflict major losses in battle.
the author also argues that paragraph other vessels are built to be sunk , according to this statement, I argue that there battles must be fought as so they know "... the Argentines are not pies to be eaten without further work to open his mouth" (Don José de San Martín).
And I contend that Argentina win was because when you got out, did not attempt to re and all ended with treaties that established: evacuation and return of Martin Garcia, return of the ships of war and captured prey it is recognized that the navigation of the Paraná was interior of Argentina subject only to its laws and regulations, as well as that of Uruguay in common with the Oriental Republic (WAS THE CRITICAL POINT OF CONFLICT) recognizes the full sovereignty Argentina. The naval forces of both powers redress the national flag with 21 guns. (Compare these conditions with those imposed on China just before that are developed later)
Following the linear development, adopted by the author asserts that Rosas had military grade politics. Well at that time was being accessed the military grade "barracks" is
entering the army at a young age, in the case of San Martin, who along with Peace - in the pantheon of heroes - Would alone be regarded as "strategists." The rest: Belgrano, lawyer, military become circumstances is credited with two wins (Salta and Tucumán) and two defeats (Vilcapugio and Ayohuma); Sarmiento he held military rank was only "boletinero" Big Army. Mitre military "? Neither in theory nor in practice, defeated by the Indians in Sierra Chica, defeated at Cepeda, "winner? In Pavon, is a Mandingo tracalada revisionists who say that Pavon was "Tongo" and / or "vintage", Curupayty defeated, defeated at La Verde. Roses may not have been a military talent, but surely was not a shyster who graciously granted him a military rank.
The Lord Azaretto continues, in his text, saying: "We never prepared for a conflict with European powers." Paraná River has several branches or channels. Prior to the invasion were prepared defenses in different places of the river: Obligado, La Ramada, Cooper, Acevedo and San Lorenzo. The author includes in this article the weapons had been purchased some guns "to 20" (which could be achieved). The invaders had guns Peyser - rifled first - the brand new gun Pauxhans shell and the Congreve rockets, most of "80 pounds" (all used for the first time in America). Can anyone imagine that he has a monopoly on cutting-edge military technology and is committed to supporting their "claims" in the product of such technology weapons, is willing to share it or sell it to the recipients of its "claims" and demands? "Where the guns come get trade" (Casimir Perier, French Chief of Staff, 1834).
The author continues his argument by asking: is a national trade ban to the provinces? The reason for the conflict passed by the European claim Argentine navigate inland rivers without any control. provincial states that pre-existed the Nation, preconstitutional pacts, which referred to the Constitution, had instructed the governor of Buenos Aires external relations and to control the navigation system of these rivers passing the order. Arturo Jauretche wondered: Free navigation of our rivers?, Who was released do? ... Argentine control and added: Wow you. to navigate freely, "the Thames and will see how it goes!
Azaretto asserts that the fleet was lost - in vain - in front of Montevideo. The situation was that there was a state of war between the Confederation of Argentina and the de facto government of the Republic, under international law, Argentina proceeded to the blockade of Montevideo, after notifying the other nations. Europeans in disregard of international law and standards, violating its neutral status illegitimately seized the Argentina squad.
Then the Lord Azaretto refers to the casualties suffered by the contenders, for the Argentines 40% - for with other historians - increases in a hundred injured in two Argentines and reduces the wounded dozens in Europe. Remember enough to be referenced Curupayty defeat under the leadership of Bartolome Mitre, who after a shower, ordered a bayonet charge on muddy slopes, feigning withdrawal to restart after the attack, the attack sent 17,000 soldiers killed ... 10,000 (ten thousand), including Dominguito son of Sarmiento. The Paraguayans recorded 92 (ninety-two) low.
to here the words of Lord Azaretto and observations, I believe, deserve. For a better picture of the situation still remains some clarifications, months in those conflicting English and French with the participation of a controversial figure like Garibaldi proceeded: bombing and looting of Cologne Gualeguaychú looting, plundering of Salto, there was also an attempt in Paysandu city would have to wait even a few years by martyrdom.
is clear that the Lord Azaretto and I to the same facts have different valuations and in that sense you can go further: England during the 'Napoleonic Wars' executed a strategic option, dismissed the possibility to unify all Hispanic America about 'Carlota', would have been a magnificent fulcrum. And chose a difficult path, but in the medium term lead to 'Balkanization' the continent from the British perspective was a strategic choice. It must also be noted as in harmony with the above will mark out its strategic development : Malvinas, the Rock of Gibraltar, the Suez Canal, Hong Kong.
To approach an understanding of the Vuelta de Obligado what was at stake and their significance, should be kept in mind - in a non-exhaustive - between 1830 to 1867 ,
with England and France in the lead, but with European support, also happened: the conquest of Algeria bombing of San Juan de Ulua (Mexico); bombing of Beirut bombing of Papeete, capital of Tahiti, the Opium War (China); intervention in Egypt bombing of Tangier occupation of Mexico and the crowning of a European emperor (Maximilian I).
worth mentioning the "Opium War" in China from 1841 to 1842 , Europeans proceeded to blockade the coast, rivers occupying a favorable trade treaty - freedom to sell Opium - China gave in and had to compensate for lost merchandise and expenses of war (Treaty of Nanking).
Compare the Treaty of Nanking with the treaties signed by these payments and notice the difference.
These facts and more were mindful of the Argentines in 1845, some chose to fight in Vuelta de Obligado or support this fight is not being Rosas. Others chose to autoconsiderarse 'allies' of Europeans, while they considered them 'auxiliary' , grantees and left in charge of ground control that the 'auditors' preferred do not assume.
This record, at least, should take into account the Argentines in 2010 to assess the Vuelta de Obligado and its significance.
Irrazabal
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