Battle of Miraflores

When

15 Jan 1881

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

12.12° S, 77.03° W

Description

1881 battle during the War of the Pacific

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1881 battle during the War of the Pacific

The Battle of Miraflores occurred on January 15, 1881 in the Miraflores District of Lima, Peru. It was an important battle during the War of the Pacific that was fought between Chile and the forces of Peru. The Chilean army led by Gen. Manuel Baquedano defeated the army commanded by Nicolás de Piérola guarding the second defensive line of the Peruvian capital city.

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