Battle of Los Ángeles 1880
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 March 1880 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1880 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Peru | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Pacific | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Chilean Army, Peruvian Army | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -17.1506, -70.8984 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Los Ángeles was a military action fought on 22 March 1880 between the Chilean and Peruvian armies during the Tacna and Arica Campaign of the War of the Pacific. The Chilean forces under Commander in chief Manuel Baquedano assaulted and defeated the Allied stronghold guided by Andrés Gamarra garrisoned at Los Angeles hill top.
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