Army of the Andes
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The Army of the Andes was a military force created by the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata and assembled by General José de San Martín as part of his campaign to liberate Chile from the Spanish
The Army of the Andes leaving the Plumerillo camp, Museo Histórico Nacional, Buenos Aires.
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Army of the Andes Monument in Mendoza
The Spanish American wars of independence were a series of conflicts that took place across the Spanish Empire during the early 19th century. The struggles in both hemispheres began shortly after the
Army of the Andes
…the Plumerillo camp, Museo Histórico Nacional, Buenos Aires. Active 1816–1824 Allegiance United Provinces of the Río de la Plata Type Army Engagements Spanish American wars of independence Commanders Supreme commander José de San Martín General commander Bernardo O'Higgins Insignia Identification symbol Identification symbol Flag of the…
Congreso de Cúcuta
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Spanish regular and irregular forces fighting in the Somosierra Pass against a French invading army
Plaque remembering the help of British hunters in the Battle of Maipú, in Mendoza