Battle of Arica

When

7 Jun 1880

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

18.48° S, 70.32° W

Description

battle in the War of the Pacific 1879-1884

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Battle in the War of the Pacific 1879–1884

The Battle of Arica, also known as Assault and Capture of Cape Arica, was a battle in the War of the Pacific. It was fought on 7 June 1880, between the forces of Chile and Peru.

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• War of the Pacific14 Feb 1879 · Interstate war · Deaths 13,868