Battle of Los Ángeles

The Battle of Los Ángeles was a military action fought on 22 March 1880 between the Chilean and Peruvian armies during the Tacna and Arica Campaign of the War of the Pacific. The Chilean forces under Commander in chief Manuel Baquedano assaulted and defeated the Allied stronghold guided by Andrés Gamarra garrisoned at Los Angeles hill top.

For the 1942 event in California, see Battle of Los Angeles. For other uses, see Battle of Los Angeles (disambiguation).
Battle of Los Ángeles
Part of the War of the Pacific

Battle of Los Ángeles
Date22 March 1880
Location
Moquegua, Peru
Result Chilean victory
Belligerents
 Chile  Peru
Commanders and leaders
Manuel Baquedano Andrés Gamarra
Units involved

Chilean Army

  • 2nd Line Regiment
  • Santiago Regiment
  • Atacama Battalion
  • Bulnes Battalion
  • Granaderos Cavalry Regiment
  • Cazadores Cavalry Regiment
  • 2 artillery batteries

Peruvian Army

  • Grau Infantry Battalion
  • Cazadores de Cuzco Infantry Battalion
  • Canas Infantry Battalion
  • Canchis Infantry Battalion
  • Gendarmes of Moquegua
Strength
4,066 infantry
300 cavalry		 1,400 men
Casualties and losses
9 killed
41 wounded
Total:
50 casualties		 30 killed
70 wounded
45 captured
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