Battle of Chacabuco
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The Battle of Chacabuco, fought during the Chilean War of Independence, took place on February 12, 1817. The Army of the Andes, from the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata and led by Captain–Gene
Battle of Chacabuco Pedro Subercaseaux, 1908
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Crossing of the Andes
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The Crossing of the Andes was one of the most important feats in the Argentine and Chilean wars of independence. A combined army of Argentine soldiers and Chilean exiles crossed the Andes mountains to
Battle of Chacabuco
…force of approximately 6,000 men, 1,200 horses, and 22 cannons. On January 17, 1817, San Martín set out with this force and commenced the challenging crossing of the Andes. Thanks to his careful planning, the royalist forces in Chile were misled into defending against threats that did not exist, allowing his crossing to…
General San Martin and General O'Higgins leading the crossing of the Andes, painting by Julio Vila y Prades.
Patriot troops being inspected before the crossing
The Liberator José de San Martín and his army during their passage through the Andes Mountains.
Ejercito Libertador cruce de Cordillera de los andes