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Battle of Arica



The Battle of Arica or the assault and capture of the Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), took place on July 7, 1880, between the forces of Chile and Peru. The Chileans were led by Coronel Pedro Lagos, while the defending Peruvian forces were under the command of Coronel Francisco Bolognesi.



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