Second Battle of La Puerta (1814)

Second Battle of La Puerta (23px|borde United Provinces of Venezuela vs Spanish Empire) took place in 1814 during Spanish American wars of independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1814
• Date: 1814-06-15
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Spanish American wars of independence
• Side A: 23px|borde United Provinces of Venezuela
• Side B: Spanish Empire
• Commanders (A): 23px|borde Simón Bolívar, 23px|borde Santiago Mariño, 23px|borde José Tadeo, 23px|borde Manuel Cedeño
• Commanders (B): José Tomás Boves, Francisco Tomás Morales
• Casualties: 1,000 dead 1,500 prisoners killed (23px|borde United Provinces of Venezuela), 200 dead (Spanish Empire)
• Outcome: Royalist victory
• Coordinates: 10.038°, -67.489°

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