The Epic of the Chaco: Marshal Estigarribia's Memoirs of the Chaco War, 1932-1935
Originally published in 1950, The Epic of the Chaco is the fascinating memoir of the 34th President of Paraguay, Jose Felix Estigarribia, written between 1938-1939 in Washington, D.C., “whilst discharging his duties as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary Paraguay.” The book’s editor, Pablo Max Ynsfrán, acted as counsellor of the Paraguayan legation during the same period and collaborated in drafting Estigarribia’s recollections as they are set down in the present volume.

“The importance of this publication for the military historian of the Chaco War (1932-1935), in which Paraguay and Bolivia were involved, can hardly be overrated. Marshal Estigarribia held in that armed conflict—one of the most sanguinary ever fought by two South-American republics—the unique position of being the top planner (perhaps the only one) and the commander in chief of the Paraguayan army in the field during the entire course of the campaign. The remarkable success of his leadership is a well-known fact. He emerged from the Chaco War as one of the outstanding masters of strategy in South-American history.”—Editor’s Preface
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The Epic of the Chaco: Marshal Estigarribia's Memoirs of the Chaco War, 1932-1935
Originally published in 1950, The Epic of the Chaco is the fascinating memoir of the 34th President of Paraguay, Jose Felix Estigarribia, written between 1938-1939 in Washington, D.C., “whilst discharging his duties as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary Paraguay.” The book’s editor, Pablo Max Ynsfrán, acted as counsellor of the Paraguayan legation during the same period and collaborated in drafting Estigarribia’s recollections as they are set down in the present volume.

“The importance of this publication for the military historian of the Chaco War (1932-1935), in which Paraguay and Bolivia were involved, can hardly be overrated. Marshal Estigarribia held in that armed conflict—one of the most sanguinary ever fought by two South-American republics—the unique position of being the top planner (perhaps the only one) and the commander in chief of the Paraguayan army in the field during the entire course of the campaign. The remarkable success of his leadership is a well-known fact. He emerged from the Chaco War as one of the outstanding masters of strategy in South-American history.”—Editor’s Preface
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The Epic of the Chaco: Marshal Estigarribia's Memoirs of the Chaco War, 1932-1935

The Epic of the Chaco: Marshal Estigarribia's Memoirs of the Chaco War, 1932-1935

by Jose Felix Estigarribia
The Epic of the Chaco: Marshal Estigarribia's Memoirs of the Chaco War, 1932-1935

The Epic of the Chaco: Marshal Estigarribia's Memoirs of the Chaco War, 1932-1935

by Jose Felix Estigarribia

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Originally published in 1950, The Epic of the Chaco is the fascinating memoir of the 34th President of Paraguay, Jose Felix Estigarribia, written between 1938-1939 in Washington, D.C., “whilst discharging his duties as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary Paraguay.” The book’s editor, Pablo Max Ynsfrán, acted as counsellor of the Paraguayan legation during the same period and collaborated in drafting Estigarribia’s recollections as they are set down in the present volume.

“The importance of this publication for the military historian of the Chaco War (1932-1935), in which Paraguay and Bolivia were involved, can hardly be overrated. Marshal Estigarribia held in that armed conflict—one of the most sanguinary ever fought by two South-American republics—the unique position of being the top planner (perhaps the only one) and the commander in chief of the Paraguayan army in the field during the entire course of the campaign. The remarkable success of his leadership is a well-known fact. He emerged from the Chaco War as one of the outstanding masters of strategy in South-American history.”—Editor’s Preface

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ISBN-13: 9781789123814
Publisher: Muriwai Books
Publication date: 01/13/2019
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Pages: 242
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Marshal José Félix Estigarribia Insaurralde (February 21, 1888 - September 7, 1940) was a decorated Paraguayan war hero and an elected President of Paraguay for the Liberal party. Born in San Roque rural town of Santa Elena, Department of Cordillera, Paraguay, he received his diploma from the Trinity College of Agriculture and enlisted in the army in 1910 with the rank of Lieutenant of Infantry. He attended the Military School of Bernardo O’Higgins in Chile from 1911-1913 and Saint Cyr’s military academy in France for additional training. He directed the Paraguayan army during the first year of war with the rank of colonel. He was promoted to general after the victory of Campo Grande and Pozo Favorite and returned to Asunción in 1935 as “Hero of the Chaco War.” In 1939 he was elected President for a four-year term and assumed office on August 15. In February 1940 he dissolved the legislature, suspended the Constitution and announced that democracy would soon be restored. On September 7, 1940, whilst on a tour of the Paraguayan interior, Estigarribia and his wife died in a plane crash in Agapuey. In recognition of services rendered to the defense of the Chaco, he was posthumously promoted to the rank of marshal.
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