Battle of Curapalihue
The Battle of Curapalihue (4 April 1817) fought in Chile, was a minor encounter between South American rebels and Spanish royalists, during the South American wars of independence. The result was a defeat for the royalists.
| Battle of Curapalihue | |||||||
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| Part of the Chilean War of Independence and the Argentine War of Independence | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Chile United Provinces | Spanish Monarchy | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Juan de Las Heras | Juan José Campillo | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 600 |
500 infantry 100 cavalry | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Minimal |
10 killed 7 captured | ||||||
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