One and a half months after this battle, the Congress of Cúcuta created the republic of Gran Colombia.
During this battle, an officer known as El Negro Primero was mortally wounded, but courageously returned to his commanding officer and said "My General, I come to say goodbye, because I am dead." Martin Tovar y Tovar's painting of this battle portrays troops from the winning side brandishing a huge flag. During this battle, the Bravos de Apure rode single file through a narrow path known as La Pica de la Mona to attack the other side's right flank. Colonel Thomas Ferrier was mortally wounded while leading the British Legion's defense from intense enemy fire in this battle, which allowed José Antonio Páez to crush the Royalist cavalry with his Llaneros. The defeated troops fled to Puerto Caballo after this battle, whose losing commander was General Miguel de La Torre. One and a half months after this battle, the Congress of Cúcuta created the republic of Gran Colombia. For 10 points, name this battle fought on June 24, 1821, a victory for Simon Bolivar that ensured the independence of ? Venezuela.
During this battle, an officer known as El Negro Primero was mortally wounded, but courageously returned to his commanding officer and said "My General, I come to say goodbye, because I am dead."
Battle of {Carabobo}