Armies of the War of the Pacific 1879-83: Chile, Peru & Bolivia (Men-at-Arms)

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Examines the troops, uniforms and equipment used by the Chilean, Peruvian and Bolivian forces and traces the events of the war from the early naval blockades, through major pitched battles, to the final guerilla campaign in occupied Peru.

Gabriele Esposito, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava

Introduction - the importance of the war for South American history, and its political and military consequences for the nations involved /The road to war /Chronology /The land campaigns: first - Chilean occupation of Peruvian province of Tarapacá, 1879 ; second - Arica and Tacna campaign, January-May 1880; third - Lima campaign, November-December 1880; fourth - Peruvian guerrilla resistance in the Sierras, 1881-83 /Navies and naval operations - Iquiquique and Antofagasta /The Chilean army - organization, uniforms, weapons, tactics and performance /The Peruvian army - organization, uniforms, weapons, tactics and performance /The Bolivian army - organization, uniforms, weapons, tactics and performance /Conclusion /Bibliography /Plate Commentaries