Battle of Yungay (1839 AD)
Battle of Yungay (United Restoration: & Chile & Gamarra government vs Peru–Bolivian Confederation) took place in 1839 AD during the War of the Confederation.
Battle facts
- Year: 1839 AD
- Date: 1839-01-20
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: the War of the Confederation
- Side A: United Restoration:, Chile, Gamarra government
- Side B: Peru–Bolivian Confederation
- Commanders (A): Manuel Bulnes
- Commanders (B): A. de Santa Cruz
- Casualties: approx. 800 killed3,800 casualties
- Outcome: Chilean–Peruvian restorationist victory
Dissolution of the Peru–Bolivian Confederation
- Coordinates: -9.139°, -77.744°
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