Guerra Relámpago Americas (id:#67008)

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Along the Zarumilla River, between Peru and Ecuador 1941-07-25 (0 others)

Overview:

Since the early days of their independence from Spain, a territorial dispute had smoldered between Peru and Ecuador. The imprecise delimitation of borders between elements of Spain's colonial empire were inherited when Peru and Ecuador became independent nations. This dispute led to hostilities in 1828 and 1859, and were only narrowly avoided in the early 1900's. Tensions between the two countries would continue for the next 40 years. Peru's President Manuel Carlos Prado y Ugarteche, under pressure from both Peruvian military and Peruvian nationalists, began a buildup on the border in October 1940, in an attempt to intimidate Ecuador, with its own internal problems., was therefore unprepared for Peru's attack across their southern frontier on 6 July.

Defender: Ecuadorian (Guardia Civil and 5th Infantry Brigade)  

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