Historical Events tagged with "juangregoriodelasheras"
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Military & Warfare
Capture of Soldiers during Andes Crossing
January 24th, 1817 208 years ago
Juan Gregorio de las Heras led a contingent of troops through treacherous mountain passes in an effort to secure strategic positions against Spanish forces. During this action at Picheuta, several of his soldiers were captured as they attempted to navigate the challenging terrain and engage with enemy forces. The encounter highlighted the difficulties faced by the patriot army in their campaign for independence.
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