O'Higgin's War on the Chaleans

In 18 14, thousands of royalist forces streamed into roncagua. O'higgins's men fought for 30 straight hours hoping that carrera would come to their relief. But when carrara did finally set out, he was routed in the field and never even came close to the city. With defences crumbling everywhere, o'higgins ordered a general breakout. In this battle, the chaleans lost 600 dead, 300 wounded and 400 prisoners. Te royalist forces then quickly verged and were able to take santiago just a few days later. For the next three years, restored royalists would govern chile. Thousands of patriotic refugees streamed across the and