Army of the Andes

The Army of the Andes was a military force formed in 1817 to support the independence movement in South America. It was led by Argentine general José de San Martín, who brought together troops from Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The army played a crucial role in freeing Chile and later-crossing the Andes Mountains to assert independence in Peru. It was a key part of the broader South American struggle against Spanish colonial rule, combining strategic military campaigns with efforts to unify and liberate the continent.