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Battle of Zepita
Part of the Peruvian War of Independence
Date
25 August 1823
Location
Zepita District, Puno Region, Peru
Result
indecisive
Belligerents
Peru
Spain
Commanders and leaders
Andrés de Santa Cruz
Jerónimo Valdés
Strength
1,600
1,800
Casualties and losses
28 killed 84 wounded 30 captured
100 killed 184 captured
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The Battle of Zepita, also known as the Battle of Chua Chua, was fought between the forces of future Peruvian president Santa Cruz and the Viceroyalty of Peru. Santa Cruz's army captured 240 rifles, 52 saddles, 240 lances and 63 sabers from the Royalist army.[1]
^Publicado por Jhon Miller, "Memoirs of general Miller, in the service of the republic of Peru", Volumen 2, pág. 74
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