Battle of Tarqui

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he Battle of Tarqui, also known as the Battle of Portete de Tarqui, took place on February 27, 1829 atPortete de Tarqui, near Cuenca, Ecuador. It was fought between troops from Gran Colombia, commanded by Antonio José de Sucre, and Peruvian troops underJosé de La Mar. It was a victory for Gran Colombia.

After the battle the forces of Gran Colombia retook control ofGuayaquil.

[edit]Sources

• Dupuy, R. E. and T. N. Dupuy.The Encyclopedia of Military History. (Philadelphia: Harper and Roe, 1986) p. 818

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Battle of Tarqui
Part of the Gran Colombia–Peru War
Uniform of the grenadiers dating from the time of the Battle of Tarqui, today worn by the presidential guard of honor at the presidential palace of Quito.
Date February 27, 1829 Location Portete de Tarqui, near Cuenca, Ecuador. Result Gran Colombian victory
Belligerents
Gran Colombia	Peru
Commanders and leaders
Antonio José de Sucre	José de la Mar
Strength
4,200	4,500
Casualties and losses
360 dead and wounded; 600 desertions	400 dead, 600 wounded, 300 prisoners