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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
General San Martin and General O'Higgins leading the crossing of the Andes, painting by Julio Vila y Prades.
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
Patriot troops being inspected before the crossing
The Liberator José de San Martín and his army during their passage through the Andes Mountains.
The Liberator José de San Martín and his army during their passage through the Andes Mountains.
Ejercito Libertador cruce de Cordillera de los andes
Ejercito Libertador cruce de Cordillera de los andes
José de San Martín
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José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras, nicknamed "the Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru", was an Argentine general and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's su
Crossing of the Andes
…Chilean exiles crossed the Andes mountains (which separate Argentina from Chile) to invade Chile, leading to its liberation from Spanish rule. Led by General José de San Martín and departing from Mendoza—then part of the Province of Cuyo, Argentina—in January 1817, the successful crossing took 21 days. The army navigated heights…
Late 1820s painting
Late 1820s painting
The Surrender of Bailén by José Casado del Alisal. The Battle of Bailén in 1808 was one of the most important battles fought by José de San Martín in
The Surrender of Bailén by José Casado del Alisal. The Battle of Bailén in 1808 was one of the most important battles fought by José de San Martín in the Peninsular War.
Arrival of San Martín and Carlos María de Alvear to Buenos Aires, aboard the frigate George Canning.
Arrival of San Martín and Carlos María de Alvear to Buenos Aires, aboard the frigate George Canning.
José de San Martín, trapped under his dead horse during the battle of San Lorenzo, is saved by Juan Bautista Cabral.
José de San Martín, trapped under his dead horse during the battle of San Lorenzo, is saved by Juan Bautista Cabral.