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Battle of Junín

August 6, 1824 · Battle of Junín

Result Patriot victory

A cavalry battle on the high plain of Junín, won by Bolívar's horsemen.

On the map Contemporaries

Patriots

Royalists

Gran Colombia

Peru

Viceroyalty of Peru

Spain

Simón Bolívar military commander

Antonio José de Sucre military commander

José de Canterac military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 1,000
Killed: 150

Strength: 1,300
Casualties: 464
Killed: 250

Units

Bolívar's Liberating Army Sucre's army (1821–1825) Hussars of Junín

Royal Army of Peru