Second Battle of Angostura (1817)

Second Battle of Angostura (Third Republic of Venezuela vs Spanish Empire) took place in 1817 during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1817
• Date: 1817-07-17
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: the Venezuelan War of Independence
• Side A: Third Republic of Venezuela
• Side B: Spanish Empire
• Commanders (A): Simón Bolívar, José Bermúdez, Manuel Piar, Manuel Cedeño, Luis Brión
• Commanders (B): Miguel de la Torre, Lorenzo Fitzgerald
• Casualties: 3,000 soldiers and civilians captured or drowned (Spanish Empire)
• Outcome: Patriot victory
• Coordinates: 8.138°, -63.548°

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