Battle of Placilla

Part of the 1891 Chilean Civil War

Date	28 August 1891
Location	Placilla, Chile
Result	Congressionist victory

Belligerents

Republic of Chile

Congressionist Junta

Commanders and leaders

Orozimbo Barbosa†

Estanislao del Canto

Strength

9500

11000

Casualties and losses

1115 dead
2500 wounded

2070 dead and wounded

1891 Chilean Civil War

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The Battle of Placilla was an engagement fought during the 1891 Chilean Civil War between Balmacedist and Congressional forces on 28 August 1891. The Congressist victory in the battle essentially decided the fate of the war. Congressist troops entered Santiago on August 30. President José Manuel Balmaceda committed suicide inside the Argentine embassy of Santiago in September 19.

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