Battle of La Arada 1851
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 February 1851 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1851 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Guatemala | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 14.7167, -89.5833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of La Arada (Spanish: Batalla de la Arada) was fought on 2 February 1851 near the town of Chiquimula in Guatemala, between the forces of Guatemala and an Allied army from Honduras and El Salvador. As the most serious threat to Guatemala's liberty and sovereignty as a republic, it was the most important military victory in the country's history as an independent state.
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