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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