Historical Events tagged with "jose de san martín"
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Decisive Battle of Maipú in Chile
In the Battle of Maipú, Chilean forces led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín achieved a significant victory against the Spanish army. The confrontation resulted in heavy casualties, with approximately 2,000 Spanish soldiers and 1,000 Chilean patriots losing their lives on the battlefield. This victory was instrumental in consolidating Chilean independence from Spanish colonial rule. The well-coordinated strategies employed by O'Higgins and San Martín were pivotal to the outcome of this battle, demonstrating the strength of the Chilean independence movement.
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