Battle of Araure

Overview

The Battle of Araure was fought during the short-lived Second Republic of Venezuela on 5 December 1813, in the city of Araure in Portuguesa State, Venezuela. Simon Bolivar's force defeated General José Ceballos.

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Significance

The Battle of Araure was fought on 5 December 1813 during the Second Republic of Venezuela, a fragile patriot state established amid the broader Venezuelan War of Independence. Bolívar's force, though outnumbered by a Royalist army estimated at up to 5,000 against his 3,000, defeated General José Ceballos and inflicted approximately 1,000 casualties on the Royalist side. The victory represented a meaningful check on Royalist military pressure during a period when the Second Republic faced persistent threats to its survival.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (2)