Military & Warfare

Manuel Belgrano Defeats Royalist Army at Salta

Manuel Belgrano led the United Provinces forces to a significant victory against the royalist army of Pío de Tristán at the Battle of Salta. This confrontation, which took place in the present-day province of Salta, Argentina, was crucial in the broader context of the Argentine War of Independence. Belgrano’s strategic skills were on display as he used superior positioning and tactical maneuvers to outflank and defeat the royalist troops, marking a pivotal moment in the struggle for Argentine independence.

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