Which fortified headland above Arica did Chilean troops storm on 7 June 1880?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Morro de Arica
- Step 1: The assault on the Morro de Arica was a major Chilean victory of the War of the Pacific. Step 2. The Alto de la Alianza near Tacna was taken a week earlier. Answer: The Morro de Arica. Why not the others: The Morro Solar fell in 1881 and Fuerte Bulnes is in the south.
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