Battle of Ayacucho
The
Battle of Ayacucho took place during the final phase of
Peru's
War of Independence. It is considered by historians as the battle that sealed the independence of Peru, as well as the victory that ensured independence for the rest of South America
The area surrounding the city of
Ayacucho was the last territory held by the
Spaniards. On
9 December 1824, the Battle of Ayacucho, or Battle of La Quinua, took place at Pampa de La Quinua, few miles away from Ayacucho, near the town of
Quinua. This battle – between royalist (Spanish) and
nationalist (
republican) troops – sealed the independence of Peru and South America. The nationalist republican forces were led by
Antonio José de Sucre,
Simón Bolívar's lieutenant. The nationalist army defeated the colonial regime, After the battle, Viceroy
José de la Serna signed the final capitulation whereby the Spaniards agreed to leave Peru, and this victorious battle marked the independence of Latin America. Another person that was a general in this battle was
José de San Martin. He helped in the defeat of the Spaniards.
The modern
Peruvian Army celebrates the anniversary of this battle.
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Battle of Junín
