Mariano Necochea lead a devastating cavalry charge during this battle.
Mariano Necochea lead a devastating cavalry charge during this battle. The night before this battle, the eventual losers had the chance to retreat into a stronger defensive position at Colina, but their commander rejected the plan and threatened to kill anyone who mentioned it again. Prior to this battle, one side had marched through the Los Patos pass. Miguel Estanislao Soler got stuck behind a broken bridge during this battle. Field Marshal Marco Del Pont was captured at this battle by the Talavera regiment of Rafael Maroto. This clash was followed by the Second Battle of Cancha Rayada and the Battle of Maipu, both of which were against Mariano Osorio. The winning army at this battle had crossed the Andes and was commanded by San Martin, who was coming to the defense of his comrade Bernardo O'Higgins. For 10 points, name this decisive battle that secured Chilean independence.
Mariano Necochea lead a devastating cavalry charge during this battle.
Battle of Chacabuco