Battle of Placilla

Battle of Placilla Part of the 1891 Chilean Civil War Date 28 August 1891 Location Placilla, Chile Result Congressionist victory Belligerents Republic of Chile Congressionist Junta Commanders and leaders Orozimbo Barbosa† Estanislao del Canto Strength 9500 11000 Casualties and losses 1115 dead 2500 wounded 2070 dead and wounded

1891 Chilean Civil War Itata Incident Pozo Almonte Baltimore Crisis Caldera Bay Concón Lo Cañas Massacre Placilla

The Battle of Placilla was an engagement fought during the 1891 Chilean Civil War between Balmacedist and Congressional forces on 28 August 1891. The Congressist victory in the battle essentially decided the fate of the war. Congressist troops entered Santiago on August 30. President José Manuel Balmaceda committed suicide inside the Argentine embassy of Santiago in September 19.