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
As of late 1824, Spaniards still had control of mosto of the south of Peru as well as of the Real Felipe fort in the port of Callao. On 9 December 1824, the Battle of Ayacucho, or Battle of La Quinua, took place at Pampa de La Quinua, a few kilometers 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.
The modern Peruvian Army celebrates the anniversary of this battle.

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★ Battle of Junín

★ Ayacucho Declaration