Battle of Carabobo
The Battle of Carabobo, on 24 June 1821, was fought between independence fighters, led by Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar, and the Royalist forces, led by Spanish Field Marshal Miguel de la Torre. Bolívar's decisive victory at Carabobo led to the independence of Venezuela and establishment of the Republic of Gran Colombia.
| Battle of Carabobo | |||||||
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| Part of the Venezuelan War of Independence | |||||||
La Batalla de Carabobo, Martín Tovar y Tovar | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Spain | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Simón Bolívar
José Antonio Páez | Miguel de la Torre | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 6,500-8,000 | 4,000-5,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 300 killed and wounded | 2,908 killed, wounded and captured | ||||||
Location within Venezuela Battle of Carabobo (South America) Battle of Carabobo (America) | |||||||
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