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War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del Desierto (Desert Campaign).
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War of the Pacific
Territorial conflict between Chile and allied Peru and Bolivia (1879–83)
The War of the Pacific, also known by multiple other names, was a war between Chile and a Bolivian–Peruvian alliance from 1879 to 1884. Fought over Chilean claims on coastal Bolivian territory in the Atacama Desert, the war ended with victory for Chile, which gained a…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Battle of Arica
Battle in the War of the Pacific 1879–1884
The Battle of Arica, also known as Assault and Capture of Cape Arica, was a battle in the War of the Pacific. It was fought on 7 June 1880, between the forces of Chile and Peru.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Morro de Arica
Historically significant hill in Arica at the coast of northernmost Chile
Morro de Arica is a steep hill located in the Chilean city of Arica. Its height is 139 metres above sea level. It was the last bulwark of defense for the Peruvian troops who garrisoned the city during the War of the Pacific (1879–1883). Morro de Arica was assaulted and captured…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)