Episode 2 of 2
Battle of Maipú
- When
- 5 April 1818
- Where
- Maipú
Patriot forces under San Martín defeated the royalist army commanded by Osorio near Santiago, securing Chilean independence.
Fought on 5 April 1818, the battle resulted in the effective destruction of Spanish forces. The royalists retreated to Concepción, ending their ability to launch major offensives against Santiago. The victory completed the independence of the core area of Chile from Spanish domination.
Sources
- Battle of Maipú Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Chilean War of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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