Conquest of the Desert

1884 · Patagonia

Result Argentine victory

The Argentine army under Julio Argentino Roca campaigned against the Mapuche, Tehuelche and other peoples of the Pampas and Patagonia. Thousands were killed or displaced, and Argentina took control of the southern lands.

Argentina

Ranquel people

Other

Strength and losses

Killed
c. 1,700