Battle of Sama (1842 AD)

Battle of Sama (Peru vs Bolivia) took place in 1842 AD during Guerra de la Union y la Fuerza.

Battle facts

• Year: 1842 AD
• Date: 1842-01-08
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Guerra de la Union y la Fuerza
• Side A: Peru
• Side B: Bolivia
• Commanders (A): Agustín Gamarra, Manuel de Mendiburu, Juan Buendía, José María Lavayén, Justo Arias y Aragüez
• Commanders (B): José Ballivián, Eusebio Guilarte, Jorge Córdova, Narciso Campero, Manuel Magariños
• Outcome: Peruvian invasion repelled by Bolivian troops Bolivian invasion repelled by Peruvian troops
• Coordinates: -17.865°, -70.562°

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