Battle of Portada de Guías 1838
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 August 1838 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1838 | 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 Confederation | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -12.0600, -77.0375 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Portada de Guías (Spanish: Batalla de Portada de Guías), also known as the Battle of Guía (Spanish: Batalla de Guía) or Battle of Piñonate (Spanish: Batalla de Piñonate), took place between the Chilean Army and the secessionist Peruvian Republic in 1838, during the War of the Confederation.
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