Historical Events tagged with "spears"
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Military & Warfare
Chile's Defeat at La Concepción
July 10th, 1882 142 years ago
The Battle of La Concepción saw a small Chilean garrison of 77 men overwhelmed by a Peruvian force of 1,300, primarily armed with spears. The confrontation highlighted the changing dynamics of the War of the Pacific, as the Chilean forces, which had enjoyed numerous victories earlier in the conflict, faced unexpected resistance and suffered significant casualties.
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