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Capture of Talca

When
3 March 1814
Where
Talca
Part of
Chilean War of Independence: First Battle of Talca

The Capture of Talca occurred on 3 March 1814 during the Chilean War of Independence. The town was held by Patriotic forces under Carlos Spano, who sent a force under Juan Rafael Bascuñán to aid Bernardo O'Higgins.

The event took place on 3 March 1814. The town of Talca was held by the Patriotic forces under the command of Carlos Spano. A military force led by Juan Rafael Bascuñán was sent from Talca to the aid of Bernardo O'Higgins. The supplied passages confirm the date and command structure but do not explicitly describe the battle's tactical outcome or the Royalist victory.

Sources

  1. Capture of Talca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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