Battle of Cancha Rayada (1818) 1818
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 March 1818 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1818 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Chile | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Chilean War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -35.4055, -71.6458 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cancha Rayada (March 19, 1818), (also known in Chile as the Second Battle of Cancha Rayada or Surprise of Cancha Rayada) was fought in Chile between South American patriots and Spanish royalists, during the Osorio's campaign in the South American wars of independence. The result was a defeat for the patriot forces, weeks later the patriots take their rematch at the Battle of Maipú.
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