When the “Hannibal of the Andes” Liberated Chile

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Painting by Ballerini of General Jose de San Martin on horseback leading his army across the Andes mountains in 1817, with troops following through a vast mountain pass.

When the “Hannibal of the Andes” Liberated Chile: Media

In January and February 1817, Argentine José de San Martín led a force of more than 4,000 troops over the Andes to liberate Chile from Spanish rule.

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Painting by Ballerini of General Jose de San Martin on horseback leading his army across the Andes mountains in 1817, with troops following through a vast mountain pass.

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Argentine General José de San Martín crosses the Andes Mountains with his army in...

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