The Battle of Pantano de Vargas
New Granada, 25th July 1819
Having crossed the Andes, Bolivar encountered a Royalist force in a strong position and awaiting reinforcements. Bolivar attacked, dislodging the Royalists, and foiling a flanking attack through swampland by cavalry.
Bolivar's Forces
Commander: General Bolivar
Battalion 1st Line
Battalion Cazadores
Battalion 'Barcelona'
Battalion Rifles
Battalion 'Bravos de Paez'
British Legion
Guides of Apure, two squadrons
Lancer Regiment 'Llano Arriba'
3rd Squadron Dragoons Carabineros
Total: c.2000 men
Royalist Forces
Commander: General Barreiro
Battalion 1st del Rey
Battalion 2nd del Rey
Battalion 2nd Numancia
Battalion 3rd Numancia
Cazadores de Tambo
Hussars of Fernando VII
Dragoons
Mounted Grenadiers