Battle of Chalchuapa

April 1–2, 1885 · Chalchuapa

Result Salvadoran victory

Guatemalan President Justo Rufino Barrios invaded El Salvador to unite Central America by force. He was killed in battle at Chalchuapa, and the plan collapsed.

El Salvador

Guatemala

Strength and losses

Strength
5,000–8,000
Deaths
50–200
Wounded
150
Strength
14,500
Deaths
1,500