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BATTLE // February 12, 1814

Battle of La Victoria

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Overview

The battle of La Victoria took place during the Venezuelan War of Independence when Royalist forces under José Tomás Boves tried to take the city of La Victoria, held by General José Félix Ribas.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • United Provinces of Venezuela1,500
    medium
  • Spanish Empire2,500–4,000
    medium

Spanish Empire fielded a 2.2 : 1 numerical advantage

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Commanders (5)

Spanish Empire

United Provinces of Venezuela

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