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Battle of Zepita

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Battle of Zepita
Part of the Peruvian War of Independence
Date25 August 1823
Location
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
 Peru  Spain
Commanders and leaders
Peru Andrés de Santa Cruz Spain Jerónimo Valdés
Strength
1,600 1,800
Casualties and losses
28 killed
84 wounded
30 captured
100 killed
184 captured

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]

References

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  1. ^ Publicado por Jhon Miller, "Memoirs of general Miller, in the service of the republic of Peru", Volumen 2, pág. 74