From the Atacama to the Andes : Battles of the War of the Pacific 1879-1883 / Alan Curtis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Curtis, Alan, author.

Series:

Musket to Maxim Series

Musket to Maxim Series ; Volume 21

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military campaigns.

War of the Pacific, 1879-1884--Campaigns.

War of the Pacific, 1879-1884.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Warwick, England : Helion & Company Limited, [2022]

Summary:

This book provides a detailed account of the War of the Pacific, which took place from 1879 to 1883, focusing on the military battles between Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. It explores the strategic, organizational, and tactical aspects of the war, including key battles such as Calama, Iquique, and Angamos, and major events like the Pisagua Landing and the Battle of Tacna. The author, Alan Curtis, presents an in-depth analysis of the forces involved, the leadership, and the impact of military technology on the outcome of the war, such as the use of ironclads and Krupp guns. The book is intended for readers interested in military history, particularly those focused on 19th-century Latin American conflicts. It includes appendices with detailed listings of military forces and casualties, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of the War of the Pacific. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

Contents

List of Illustrations, Plates and Maps

Introduction

Prologue

1 The Road to War

2 The Contending Forces

3 The Battle of Calama

4 The Battle of Iquique

5 The Battle of Angamos

6 The Pisagua Landing

7 The Battle of San Francisco

8 The Battle of Tarapaca

9 The Battle of Los Angeles

10 The Battle of Tacna

11 The Assault on the Morro of Arica

12 The Blockade of Callao

13 The Battle of Chorrillos

14 The Battle of Miraflores

15 The First Battle of Pucara

16 The Actions at Acuchimay, Concepcion, Marcavalle and 2nd Pucara

17 The Battle of San Pablo

18 The Battle of Huamachuco

19 The Fall of Arequipa

20 The End

21 Organisation of the Armies

22 Artillery

23 Uniforms Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781804516027

1804516023

OCLC:

1435752260