Beginning a series of victories for the Independentist armies culminating in Ayacucho, for 10 points, name this August 1819 battle fought in what was then New Grenada near Bogota, Columbia.
In this battle's run-up, the eventual loser attempted to anticipate the opposition's advance to the capitol but they were beaten by an all-night march through a shortcut near Tunja. General Anzoátegui's move to split the Spanish rearguard and vanguard near Casa de Piedra proved decisive during this conflict. Along with General Santander, and arriving from Papia after a narrow victory at the Battle of Vargas Swamp, Bolivar was able to flank General Barerio's rearguard. After the Spanish forces fled, Coronel Juan Taira was left alone on a bridge, which now commemorates the victory. Beginning a series of victories for the Independentist armies culminating in Ayacucho, for 10 points, name this August 1819 battle fought in what was then New Grenada near Bogota, Columbia.
In this battle's run-up, the eventual loser attempted to anticipate the opposition's advance to the capitol but they were beaten by an all-night march through a shortcut near Tunja.
Battle of {Boyaca}