Battle of La Arada (1851)

Battle of La Arada (Guatemala vs Guatemalan Liberals) took place in 1851 during the Guatemalan–Salvadoran War.

Battle facts

Year: 1851
Date: 1851-02-02
Era: Modern
Conflict: the Guatemalan–Salvadoran War
Side A: Guatemala
Side B: Guatemalan Liberals
Commanders (A): Mariano Paredes, Rafael Carrera, Vicente Cerna y Cerna, Mariano Álvarez, Ignacio García Granados
Commanders (B): Juan Lindo, Doroteo Vasconcelos, José Trinidad Cabañas, Ramón Belloso, José Santos Guardiola
Casualties: Less than 25 killed (Guatemala), 528 killed, 1,000+ injured (Guatemalan Liberals)
Outcome: Guatemalan victory
Coordinates: 14.717°, -89.583°