Historical Events tagged with "spanish royalists"
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Simón Bolívar Triumphs at the Battle of Junín
In a decisive clash, patriot forces under Simón Bolívar faced off against the Spanish Royalist army at the Battle of Junín. The battle, occurring in the highlands of Peru, marked a pivotal moment in the Peruvian War of Independence, with liberators seeking to rid the region of Spanish rule. Bolívar's forces, comprising a mix of military veterans and local militia, utilized strategic positioning and the element of surprise to overwhelm the royalist troops, ensuring a significant victory for the independence movement.
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José de San Martín led a decisive attack against a Spanish royalist army in the Battle of San Lorenzo, a significant engagement in the Argentine War of Independence. San Martín's forces executed a surprise offensive on the royalist troops, achieving a notable victory that bolstered the independence movement. The skirmish took place in the vicinity of San Lorenzo, near the Paraná River, showcasing San Martín's military leadership and strategic prowess.
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