Battle of Uchumayo
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The Battle of Uchumayo occurred in the first days of February 1836, on the outskirts of Arequipa, Peru. It was the most important confrontation in the series of skirmishes, prior to the Battle of Socabaya, that the forces of the United Army under the command of Santa Cruz held with the restaurateurs under the command of Salaverry.
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Battle of Uchumayo | |||||||
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Part of Salaverry-Santa Cruz War | |||||||
Uchumayo Bridge, scene of the battle. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Restoration Army of Peru | United Army Peru-Bolivian | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Felipe Salaverry |
Andrés de Santa Cruz José Ballivián (WIA) Blas Cerdeña (POW) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,000 men | +3,500 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
minimal dead |
315 killed 284 wounded or prisoner[1] |
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