Chincha Islands War (apr 20, 1864 – oct 6, 1866)
Description:
Series of coastal and naval battles between Spain and its former colonies of Peru andChile. The conflict began with Spain's seizure of the guano-rich Chincha Islands in one of
a series of attempts by Spain, under Isabella II, to reassert its influence over its former
South American colonies. Represented a belated attempt by Spain to reassert control over
its former colonies.
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Date:
apr 20, 1864
oct 6, 1866
~ 2 years and 5 months