Battle of Pozo Almonte

The Battle of Pozo Almonte was an engagement fought during the Chilean Civil War of 1891 between Balmacedist and Congressional forces on 6 March 1891. The Congressional victory eventually led to the junta gaining control of all of northern Chile.

Date6 March 1891

Location

Pozo Almonte,
Tamarugal Province, Chile

Result Congressionist victory

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Battle of Pozo Almonte
Part of the Chilean Civil War of 1891
Assassination of Eulogio Robles by congressional troops after the battle (vintage engraving).
Date 6 March 1891 Location Pozo Almonte, Tamarugal Province, Chile Result Congressionist victory
Belligerents
Balmaceda Government	Congressionist Junta
Commanders and leaders
Eulogio Robles Pinochet X	Estanislao del Canto
Strength
1,200[1]	1,700[1]
Casualties and losses
400	76

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