Battle of Los Llanos de Santa Rosa

The Battle of Los Llanos de Santa Rosa was fought on February 22 of 1852 between the coalition of the Guatemalan and Salvadoran armies and the Honduran army under the command of José Trinidad Cabañas.[2]

Battle of Los Llanos de Santa Rosa
DateFebruary 22, 1852
Location
Result Honduran victory [1]
Combatants
 Honduras  Guatemala
 El Salvador
Commanders and leaders
Honduras José Trinidad Cabañas El Salvador Francisco Dueñas
Guatemala Rafael Carrera
Strength
Honduras 800 Guatemala El Salvador 2,700

In 1852, under President José Trinidad Cabañas, he led Honduran forces to Los Llanos de Santa Rosa (current day Santa Rosa de Copán to defend the tobacco factory, plantations, and tobacco production against invasions from Guatemalan and Salvadoran armies. Despite being outnumbered (800 vs. 2,700), the Honduran army, led by Cabañas, defeated the combined forces.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Historia de Santa Rosa de Copán. | PDF | Monedas de las Américas | Honduras".
  2. ^ "Municipio – Municipalidad de Santa Rosa de Copán".
  3. ^ "Moon Handbooks: Honduras". 2003.