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Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos

When
13 January 1881
Where
Chorrillos
Part of
War of the Pacific: Chilean victories at San Juan, Chorrillos and Miraflores and the occupation of Lima

Chilean forces defeated Peruvian defenders in the first major battle of the Lima campaign on 13 January 1881.

Three Chilean formations advanced from Lurín to Chorrillos, reaching attack positions by morning. The battle occurred on 13 January 1881, marking the first of two main battles in the Lima campaign during the War of the Pacific.

Sources

  1. Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. War of the Pacific Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  3. Occupation of Lima Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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