War of the Pacific Timeline of Events

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War of the Pacific

The War of the Pacific took place in western South America from 1879 through 1883. Chile fought against Bolivia and Peru. Despite cooperation among the three nations in the war against Spain, disputes soon arose over the mineral-rich Peruvian provinces of Tarapaca, Tacna, and Arica, and the Bolivian province of Antofagasta...

Timeline of Events

1879

2.14.1879

The War of the Pacific breaks out when Chilean armed forces occupy the Bolivian port city of Antofagasta.

3.23.1879

War of the Pacific is fought between Chile and the joint forces of Bolivia and Peru. Chile takes over Arica and Tarapacá, leaving Bolivia as a landlocked country.

4.5.1879

Chile declares war on Bolivia and Peru, starting the War of the Pacific.

5.21.1879

War of the Pacific: Two Chilean ships blocking the harbor of Iquique (then belonging to Peru) battle two Peruvian vessels in the Battle of Iquique.

10.8.1879

War of the Pacific: the Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos, Peruvian Admiral Miguel Grau is killed in the encounter.

1880

6.7.1880

War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), that ended the ''Campaña del Desierto'' (Desert Campaign).

1883

10.20.1883

Peru and Chile signed the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to Peru's involvement in the War of the Pacific.