Third siege of Callao

Third siege of Callao
Part of the War of the Confederation

Real Felipe Fortress
Date31 August 1838 – 8 November 1838
Location
Callao, Peru
12°1′59.99″S 77°7′59.99″W / 12.0333306°S 77.1333306°W / -12.0333306; -77.1333306
Result

Confederate victory:

  • Restorationists retreat to the north
  • Confederates capture Lima
Belligerents

United Restoration:

 Peru–Bolivian Confederation
Commanders and leaders
José M. de la Cruz
C. G. del Postigo
Juan C. Torrico		 Manuel de la Guarda
Strength
United Restoration Army:
1st division
Chilean Navy:
2 corvettes
1 schooner
2 brigs		 1,200 soldiers
120 cannons
1 shallop
Several boats and gunboats
Casualties and losses
Several due to illness Several due to illness
Location within Lima
Third siege of Callao (Peru)
Third siege of Callao (South America)

The third siege of Callao was a siege that took place in 1838 during the War of the Confederation between the United Restoration Army, supported by the Chilean army and the Peru–Bolivian Confederation. The confederates defeated the restorationist forces, who then retreated to Huacho due to the advance of the confederate army led by Andrés de Santa Cruz.

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