Map of troop deployments and naval strength of both sides at the outbreak of the Brazilian War of Independence, which began September 7th 1822
Although not as large as the wars in independence in the United States and Spanish colonies, the Brazilian War of Independence still saw combat break out across the country between troops loyal to Portugal and troops loyal to the newly proclaimed Empire of Brazil. Fighting was concentrated in the provinces of Bahia, PiauÃ, Maranhão and Cisplatina.