Battle of Camino Real
Part of the Ecuadorian War of Independence / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Camino Real, was the first battle in the Ecuadorian War of Independence, that took place on 9 November 1820. The battle was fought between Royalist soldiers in support of the Spanish Empire, and the Patriot forces of the Free Province of Guayaquil, who won the battle.
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Battle of Camino Real | |||||||
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Part of the Ecuadorian War of Independence | |||||||
Charge of the "División Protectora de Quito" | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Free Province of Guayaquil | Kingdom of Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
León de Febres-Cordero Luis Urdaneta |
Antonio Fominaya Damián Alba | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1 cavalry battalion 6 infantry battalions | 300 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
unknown | unknown |
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