14 February 1879Occupation of AntofagastaAnibal Pinto Garmendia
Orders Chilean forces to occupy Antofagasta after Bolivia moves to enforce a disputed tax on the nitrate company.
Historical records for Chile in 1879, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Orders Chilean forces to occupy Antofagasta after Bolivia moves to enforce a disputed tax on the nitrate company.
Declares war on Peru and Bolivia after the Antofagasta dispute escalates.
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