Battle of Las Queseras del Medio

When

2 Apr 1813

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

7.71° N, 67.98° W

Description

1813 battle

1813 Venezuelan War of Independence battle

The Battle of Las Queseras del Medio was an important battle of the Venezuelan War of Independence. It took place on April 2, 1819. The forces of José Antonio Páez consisted of 153 mounted llanero lancers. They were pitted against more than 1,000 Spanish cavalry. The battle is noted for a phrase of Páez's that became famous: ¡Vuelvan caras! –although some sources state that he actually said ¡Vuelvan, carajo!.

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