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Battle of Sángrar

When
26 June 1881
Where
Peruvian central Andes
Part of
War of the Pacific – Battle of Sangrar: Peruvian and Chilean forces battle to a draw

Peruvian and Chilean forces fought in the Peruvian central Andes on 26 June 1881, during the Letelier expedition of the sierra campaign.

The engagement, known as the Battle of Sángrar or Combat of Sangra, took place during the Letelier expedition. It was the first battle of its type in the sierra campaign, aimed at eliminating Peruvian resistance in the central Andes following the fall of Lima. The expedition was conducted by Andrés Cáceres. The outcome of the battle is not confirmed by the supplied evidence.

Sources

  1. Battle of Sángrar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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