Battle of Andalien
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The Battle of Andalien, fought in early February 1550, was a night battle between 20,000 Mapuche under the command of their Toqui Ainavillo and Pedro de Valdivia's army of 200 Spanish soldiers and cavalry with a large number of yanakuna, including 300 Mapochoes auxiliaries under their leader Michimalonco.
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Battle of Andalien | |||||||
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Part of Arauco War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spanish Empire | Mapuche | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Pedro de Valdivia | Toqui Ainavillo | ||||||
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200 Spanish soldiers:
Many natives[2] | 5,000–20,000 warriors[4][5] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 Spaniard killed over 100 wounded many Yanaconas dead and wounded[6] 60 horses wounded[7] | 3,000 Mapuche[8] |
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