Historical Events tagged with "san_martin"

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Military & Warfare

San Martín's Army Crosses the Andes

January 19th, 1817 208 years ago

General José de San Martín led an army of 5,423 soldiers across the Andes mountains from Argentina to liberate Chile and Peru. This challenging military maneuver took place in a brutal environment, demonstrating the strategic brilliance of San Martín and his troops. The crossing, characterized by harsh weather and rugged terrain, marked a significant effort in the South American Wars of Independence, aiming to free the region from Spanish colonial rule.

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