Ecuadorian–Peruvian War

("Ecuadorian-Peruvian War" redirects here. For the 1981 conflict, see Paquisha War. For the 1995 conflict, see Cenepa War.) The Ecuadorian–Peruvian War, also known as the War of '41 (Spanish: Guerra del 41), was a border war fought from 5–31 July 1941. It was the first of three military conflicts that occurred between the two nations during the 20th century. During the war, Peru occupied the western Ecuadorian province of El Oro and parts of the Andean province of Loja. Although the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War occurred during World War II, it was not part of the conflict, and Ecuador and Peru were neither affiliated to the Allies or Axis nor supported by either side.

Ecuadorian–Peruvian War

("Ecuadorian-Peruvian War" redirects here. For the 1981 conflict, see Paquisha War. For the 1995 conflict, see Cenepa War.) The Ecuadorian–Peruvian War, also known as the War of '41 (Spanish: Guerra del 41), was a border war fought from 5–31 July 1941. It was the first of three military conflicts that occurred between the two nations during the 20th century. During the war, Peru occupied the western Ecuadorian province of El Oro and parts of the Andean province of Loja. Although the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War occurred during World War II, it was not part of the conflict, and Ecuador and Peru were neither affiliated to the Allies or Axis nor supported by either side.