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Battle of Pozo Almonte
Part of the 1891 Chilean Civil War
Date6 March 1891
LocationPozo Almonte, Chile
Result Congressionist victory
Belligerents
Chile Republic of Chile Chile Congressionist Junta
Commanders and leaders
Chile Eulogio Robles Pinochet Chile Estanislao del Canto
Strength
1200[1] 1700[1]
Casualties and losses
400 76

The Battle of Pozo Almonte was an engagement fought during the 1891 Chilean Civil War between Balmacedist and Congressional forces on 6 March 1891. The Congressist victory in the battle eventually lead the junta to control all of northern Chile.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Encina & Castedo, pp. 54

Bibliography[]

  • Francisco Antonio Encina & Leopoldo Castedo (2006). Historia de Chile. Balmaceda y la Guerra Civil. Tomo IX. Santiago de Chile: Editorial Santiago. ISBN 956-8402-77-2.
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