Battle of Junín

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of battle?August 6, 1824
2. What is the location?Plain of Junín, Bombon Plateau, Junín Region, Peru
3. Where did the Battle of Junín take place?It was fought on the open high plain of Junín, in the Bombon Plateau of Peru.
4. Who fought in the Battle of Junín?Simón Bolívar and his independence soldiers fought against the Spanish king's army led by Field Marshal José de Canterac.

Peruvian War of Independence: The protracted military and political struggle (c. 1809-1826) through which Peru achieved sovereignty from the Spanish Empire.
Cavalry Engagement: A military engagement primarily involving mounted troops, characterized by speed, shock tactics, and maneuverability.
Royalist Forces: Military units and personnel loyal to the Spanish Crown during the independence wars in the Americas.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory; the ability of a state to govern itself independently.