Battle of Ingavi

Battle of Ingavi
Battle of Incahue
Part of Peruvian–Bolivian War

Battle of Ingavi
DateNovember 18, 1841
Location
Ingavi, Bolivia
16°45′24″S 68°19′48″W / 16.7567°S 68.330°W / -16.7567; -68.330
Result Bolivian victory
Belligerents
Republic of Peru Republic of Bolivia
Commanders and leaders
Agustín Gamarra † José Ballivián
Strength
Peruvian Army 5,143 Bolivian Army 4,788
Casualties and losses
estimated 175 killed estimated 265 killed
Location within Bolivia
Battle of Ingavi (South America)
Battle of Ingavi (America)

The Battle of Ingavi occurred on November 18, 1841, during the Peruvian–Bolivian War of 1841–42, in the town of Ingavi, Bolivia. The Bolivian Army, commanded by José Ballivián, there met an invading Peruvian Army commanded by Agustín Gamarra, who later died during the battle.

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