The Battle of Yungay took place on 20 January 1839, near the town of Yungay in Peru, during the War of the Confederation. The conflict involved the forces of the Peruvian Confederation, led by President Felipe Santiago Salaverry, and the Chilean-Peruvian-Bolivian alliance, known as the United Restorative Army, commanded by the Supreme Protector of the Confederation, Andrés de Santa Cruz.
The Battle of Yungay resulted in a decisive victory for the United Restorative Army. President Salaverry was captured and later executed, leading to the collapse of the Peruvian Confederation. This event had significant implications for the political landscape in the region during the 19th century, contributing to changes in power dynamics and territorial arrangements among Peru, Chile, and Bolivia.
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