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Battle of Yungay
- When
- 20 January 1839
- Where
- Yungay, Peru
Chilean forces defeated the Confederation near Yungay, ending the war and dissolving the state.
On 20 January 1839, Bulnes marched to Yungay while Santa Cruz deployed along the Ancash River. The United Restoration Army, including Chileans and Peruvian dissidents, attacked the Confederation forces. The decisive victory forced Santa Cruz's resignation and the dissolution of the Confederation.
Sources
- Battle of Yungay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- Andrés de Santa Cruz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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