The Paraguayan War: South America's Deadliest Conflict | Sleep Story

<p>Drift off to the complete history of the Paraguayan War — the most catastrophic conflict in South American history, and one of history's most overlooked genocides. Between 1864 and 1870, Paraguay — under the dictatorial leadership of Francisco Solano López — fought simultaneously against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. By the war's end, Paraguay had lost over half its entire population, with some estimates placing male casualty rates above 90%.</p><p><br></p><p>Covered: Pre-war Paraguay under the López dynasty, Francisco Solano López's modernization program, the origins of the Triple Alliance, the war's initial phase and Paraguayan advances, the allied counter-attack, the brutal guerrilla phase, the devastation of Paraguay's population, the post-war reconstruction, and why this conflict is largely unknown outside South America.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us on Patreon (free for now) for extras as we roll them out: patreon.com/cw/SleeplessHistory</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✦ 2-hour deep dive ✦ Calm narration for sleep ✦ South American history for sleep</p><p><br></p><p>Sleepless History is an educational sleep podcast covering world wars, forgotten history, and major historical events — made to help you fall asleep.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;