Chile declared war on both Peru and Bolivia (April 5, 1879). Chile easily occupied the Bolivian coastal region (Antofagasta province) and then took the offensive against more powerful Peru. Naval victories at Iquique (May 21, 1879) and Angamos (October 8, 1879) enabled Chile to control the sea approaches to Peru.
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War was declared between Bolivia and Chile on March 1, 1879, and between Chile and Peru on April 5, 1879. Battles were fought on the Pacific Ocean, in the ...
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Apr 20, 2024 · The War of the Pacific (1879-1884), which pitted Chile against the allied forces of Peru and Bolivia, had a profound, long-lasting impact on ...
Chile's superior resources and military discipline brought overwhelming defeat to Peru and its ally Bolivia.
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Fought over Chilean claims on coastal Bolivian territory in the Atacama Desert, the war ended with a Chilean victory, which gained for the country a significant ...