Battle of Ayacucho
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos
- Curriculum: Latin American History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Peru
- Date: December 9, 1824
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the South American Wars of Independence. Result: Spanish defeat.
In South America, Spain retained Peru to the last because of its mineral wealth as well as its inhabitants’ apathy and vacillation. However, in 1823, Spain’s political situation created dissension in its Peruvian army. In 1824, Patriot leader Simón Bolívar exploited Spanish disarray with an offensive that achieved some success in a August 6 victory at Junín.
Concentrating on Peru’s politics, Bolívar delegated military command to...
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