BATTLE // February 27, 1880
Battle of Arica
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Significance
The Battle of Arica, fought between Chilean and Peruvian forces during the War of the Pacific, marked the capture of Cape Arica by Chile. The engagement formed part of Chile's broader campaign to seize Peruvian coastal positions during the conflict. Beyond this, the supplied sources do not detail the battle's specific effect on the wider campaign or its consequences for either belligerent.
Commanders (4)
Chile
Carlos Condellrear admiral
Peru
Camilo Carrillocaptain
José Lagomarsinocaptain
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