The Battle of Maipú was fought near Santiago, Chile on 5 April 1818, between South American rebels and Spanish royalists, during the Chilean War of Independence. The Patriot rebels led by Argentine general José de San Martín effectively destroyed the Spanish forces commanded by General Mariano Osorio, and completed the independence of the core area of Chile from Spanish domination.
Battle of Maipú, painted in 1837
Charge of Colonel Santiago Bueras during the battle.
The Hug of Maipú by Pedro Subercaseaux.
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between 500–650 m (1,640–2,133 ft) above sea level.
Image: Santiago de Chile, Desde Cerro San Cristóbal (cropped panorama)
Image: Palacio de La Moneda miguelreflex
Image: Biblioteca Nacional de Chile, 2012 09 08
Image: Chile Santiago 24 Virgin Mary statue on Cerro San Cristóbal (6977789601)