Battle of Zepita
The Battle of Zepita, also known as the Battle of Chua Chua, was fought between the forces of future Peruvian president Santa Cruz and the Viceroyalty of Peru. Santa Cruz's army captured 240 rifles, 52 saddles, 240 lances and 63 sabers from the Royalist army.[1]
| Battle of Zepita | |||||||
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| Part of the Peruvian War of Independence | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Peru |
 Spain | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Andrés de Santa Cruz |
Jerónimo Valdés | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,600 | 1,800 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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28 killed 84 wounded 30 captured |
100 killed 184 captured | ||||||
References
- Publicado por Jhon Miller, "Memoirs of general Miller, in the service of the republic of Peru", Volumen 2, pág. 74
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