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Mexican-American War

Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco

1846
California
Era
Mexican-American War
Year
1846
Location
California
Status
Verified engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco was a Mexican-American War engagement fought in California, 1846. It was a United States victory.

The Battle of San Francisco, also known as the Battle of Dolores, was a major battle in the Tarapacá Campaign of the War of the Pacific, fought on November 19, 1879, in the Peruvian department of Tarapacá. A Chilean army under Colonel Emilio Sotomayor had moved via Dolores rail road deep into the desert and was encamped at San Francisco Saltpeter Office, about 30 kilometers south east of the port of Pisagua. Allied forces under General Juan Buendía launched an attack on Sotomayor's army.

Result
United States victory
Forces engaged
Chilean army under Colonel Emilio Sotomayor vs Allied forces under General Juan Buendía
Outcome
Chilean victory
Duration
Single day engagement (November 19, 1879)

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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When did Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco take place?
Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco took place in 1846. Single day engagement (November 19, 1879).
Where was Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco fought?
Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco was fought in California, United States.
What was the significance of Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco?
The Battle of San Francisco, also known as the Battle of Dolores, was a major battle in the Tarapacá Campaign of the War of the Pacific, fought on November 19, 1879, in the Peruvian department of Tarapacá. A Chilean army under Colonel Emilio Sotomayor had moved via Dolores rail road deep into the de
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Historic Sites near Battle of Yerba Buena / San Francisco

St. Joseph's Church and Complex
Industrial · 0.3 mi
San Francisco Civic Center Historic District
Listed · 0.3 mi
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