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Battle of Junín

August 6, 1824 · Battle of Junín

Part of Spanish American wars of independence

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

Sides

Patriots

Gran Colombia
Peru
Simón Bolívar military commander Antonio José de Sucre military commander

Royalists

Viceroyalty of Peru
Spain