Battle of Angaco

The Battle of Angaco (16 August 1841), was a battle in the Argentine Civil Wars between Unitarian and Federalist forces at Angaco, about 23 kilometres (14 mi) NNE of San Juan, Argentina, that gave an ephemeral advantage to the Unitarians. The federal leader was General José Félix Aldao and the Unitarians were led by Mariano Acha. This was the bloodiest of all battles of the Argentine civil wars. The Unitarians won a transitory victory, because soon after Federalists retook the city of San Juan and defeated, captured and killed Acha.

Battle of Angaco
Part of Argentine Civil Wars
Date16 August 1841
Location
Angaco Department, San Juan Province, Argentina
Result Unitarian victory
Belligerents
Federal Army of the West Unitarians
Commanders and leaders
José Félix Aldao Mariano Acha
Strength

Total: 1.947-2.297
(c. 2.200 men)

  • 700 infantry
  • 1.127-1.477 cavalry
  • 120 artillery
  • 4 cannons

Total: 629
(c. 500-600 men)

  • 250 infantry
  • 340 cavalry
  • 39 artillery
  • 2 cannons
Casualties and losses
Over 1,000 dead, 157 prisoners 170 dead, 144 wounded
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