Battle of Cuchilla del Tambo (1816)

Battle of Cuchilla del Tambo (United Provinces of New Granada vs Kingdom of Spain) took place in 1816 during Spanish reconquest of New Granada.

Battle facts

Year: 1816
Date: 1816-06-29
Era: Modern
Conflict: Spanish reconquest of New Granada
Side A: United Provinces of New Granada
Side B: Kingdom of Spain
Commanders (A): Liborio Mejía
Commanders (B): Juan de Sámano
Casualties: 250 killed, 300 prisoners (United Provinces of New Granada), Light (Kingdom of Spain)
Outcome: Spanish victory
Coordinates: 2.454°, -76.818°