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Napoleon/France occupies Spain
This was the turning point in Jose de San Martín’s military career.Jose was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The taking over by France leads to patriotic uprising -
Jose de San Martín joins independence movement
He Boarded a British ship with the intent of returning to Argentina. He then joined the Independence movement in Argentina. He became the highest ranking officer to defect to the resistance. -
Small Spanish force defeated
There was a Spanish force harassing settlements on the Parana River. It was one of the first victories for Argentines against the Spanish. It inspired the patriots, allowing San Martín to take control of all the armed forces in Buenos Aires. -
Battle of Ayahuma
Belgrano was defeated in 1813 (fought forces from upper region of Peru).Martín was sent to take over. Matrín took control in 1814 and commanded the army. -
Martín gained governorship of the Province of Cuyo
It was a meca for Chilean patriots who were facing exile. Martín began recruiting these patriots. The recruiting of these Patriots allowed Matín to attack Peru. -
Chile’s Independence
The revolutionaries won the Battle of Chacabuco. The final battle that established Chile’s independence was fought on April 5, 1818 at Maipu. San Martin and O’Higgins went to Santiago and O’Higgins is made the Supreme Director -
The Battle of Maipú
It was an attempt to get rid of royalist troops. They defeated about 5,000 troops (2,000 killed and 3,000 captured). It was a victory for José de san Martín. It ended the struggle for independence in Chile. -
Peru
San Martin wanted Peru to voluntarily accept independence. He wanted this so he could liberate Peru. To avoid a battle, San Martin flooded Peru with propaganda that was pro-independence. Because of this he advised that Joaquín de la Pezuela and José de la Serna surrender and accept independence. -
Lima
José enters Lima with troops on July 9. He came with an army of about 4,200 men. He proclaims independence (Peruvian) on the 28th and said he was ‘Protector’. -
Invasion of Peru
José created a shotty navy that consisted of armed Merchant ships. They had to board towards the south at Pisco. They waited out the royalists and took control.
