Battle of La Victoria (1814)
The battle of La Victoria was a battle of the Venezuelan War of Independence, in which royalist forces under Jose Tomas Boves tried to take the city of La Victoria, held by General José Félix Ribas. The battle was fought on 12 February 1814. Given the shortage of regular troops, Ribas had to arm a thousand students from colleges and seminaries in the city and other neighboring towns, including 85 students of the Seminary of Santa Rosa de Lima, Caracas. Before going into battle, General Ribas addressed the youths who accompanied him, ending with these words:
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Battle of La Victoria (1814)
The battle of La Victoria was a battle of the Venezuelan War of Independence, in which royalist forces under Jose Tomas Boves tried to take the city of La Victoria, held by General José Félix Ribas. The battle was fought on 12 February 1814. Given the shortage of regular troops, Ribas had to arm a thousand students from colleges and seminaries in the city and other neighboring towns, including 85 students of the Seminary of Santa Rosa de Lima, Caracas. Before going into battle, General Ribas addressed the youths who accompanied him, ending with these words:
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23px|bordeUnited Provinces of Venezuela
Spanish Empire
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1814-02-12
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Venezuelan victory
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* 1,800 Infantry Troopers
* 120 soldiers of Squadron Dragons
* 220 riders
* 5 artillery
* 85 seminarians
* 900–2,200 riders
* Some cannons
Total: 1,500
Total: 2,500–4,000
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