Peruvian_Guard_Legion

Peruvian Guard Legion

Peruvian Guard Legion

Traditional military unit in Peru

The Peruvian Guard Legion (Spanish: Legión Peruana de la Guardia) is a traditional military unit of Peru. It has participated in several conflicts since the country's independence and the unit's formation by José de San Martín in 1821.[1] Its headquarters are located in the Real Felipe Fortress located in Callao.

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History

The unit was established by José de San Martín with a decree published on August 18, 1821.[2] It was the first military unit of the new self-proclaimed Peruvian state, and thus, the origin of the Peruvian Army.[1] Its purpose was to uphold the independence proclaimed against the Viceroyalty of Peru, with its first commander being José Bernardo de Tagle. Englishman Guillermo Miller was responsible for organizing the unit and also served as a commander.

The unit participated in the Peruvian War of Independence, including the decisive battles of Junín and Ayacucho, where it fought under the United Liberating Army of Peru. Later on it would see action in the War of the Confederation, the Chincha Islands War and the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War.[3][4] The unit is currently part of the 2nd Army Division of the Peruvian Army.[5]

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Notes

  1. Spanish: Origen de nuestro ejército
  2. Also known as "La Salaverrina"

References

  1. [1]
    Ayma Ayma, Diego (2021-08-18). "Legión Peruana de la Guardia, la unidad militar que dio origen al Ejército del Perú". RPP Noticias (in Spanish).
  2. [2]
    "Historia de los 21 cañonazos por la Independencia del Perú". Congress of Peru. 2015-07-28.
  3. [3]
    "200° Aniversario De La Independencia Del Perú". Municipalidad de Tumbes.
  4. [4]
    "ACTA COMISION SALUD EDUCACION CULTURA Nº 007-2005(29-09-2005)" (PDF). Gobierno Regional del Callao. 2005-09-29.
  5. [5]
    "II División de Ejército". Mil.pe. Archived from the original on 2018-07-14.
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